equal-cotyledoned
|e-qual-co-ty-le-doned|
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/ˌiːkwəl kəˈtɪlədənd/
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/ˌiːkwəl kəˈtɪlɪd(ə)nd/
having equal seed leaves
Etymology
'equal-cotyledoned' is a modern English scientific compound formed from 'equal' + 'cotyledon' + the adjectival suffix '-ed'. 'Equal' ultimately comes from Latin 'aequalis' meaning 'even, level', and 'cotyledon' comes from Greek 'kotyledon' (κοτυληδών) meaning 'cup-shaped hollow' (used for seed leaves).
'equal-cotyledoned' is a recent descriptive formation in botanical English; 'cotyledon' entered English via Modern Latin 'cotyledon' from Greek 'kotyledon' (κοτυληδών) where 'kotyle' (κοτύλη) meant 'cup', and 'equal' passed into English via Old French from Latin 'aequalis'.
The compound has retained the straightforward descriptive meaning: originally and currently it means 'having cotyledons that are equal in size or shape'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having cotyledons (seed leaves) that are equal in size or shape.
The seedlings were equal-cotyledoned, each showing two seed leaves of the same size.
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Last updated: 2025/09/17 01:10