non-cotyledonous
|non-cot-y-led-on-ous|
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/nɒnˌkɒtɪˈliːdənəs/
lacking seed leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-cotyledonous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'cotyledonous' from Greek 'kotyledon' meaning 'cup-shaped cavity'.
Historical Evolution
'Cotyledonous' evolved from the Greek word 'kotyledon', which was used to describe the first leaves of a plant.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'cup-shaped cavity' in seeds, but now it describes plants without these seed leaves.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having cotyledons, which are the first leaves that appear from a germinating seed.
Non-cotyledonous plants do not have seed leaves.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 05:22