A cotyledonA seed leaf that gives food to a developing young plant. is the first leaf-like part in a plant embryoAn early living thing developing before birth or germination. inside a seed. In many plants, it helps the young seedlingA very young plant that has just begun to grow. start growing before the true leaves appear.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌkɑtəˈlidən/
Easy pronunciation: KOT-uh-LEE-dun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the third syllable.
Noun meaning an embryonic leaf in a seed-bearing plant.
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Cotyledon Meaning
the first leaf in a plant seed
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An embryonic leaf in a seed-bearing plant.
Example: The bean seedling pushed its cotyledons above the soil.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- seed leaf — Direct synonym for the plant embryo leaf.
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Cotyledon Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- seed leaf
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Common Mistakes
- Using cotyledon to mean a fully formed leaf on a grown plant.
- Spelling it like similar-looking words that are not related, such as cotyledon vs. cotyledonary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cotyledon mean?
A cotyledon is the first leaf-like part in a plant embryo inside a seed.
What is a cotyledon in simple words?
It is the seed leaf that helps a young plant start growing.
What are cotyledon synonyms?
The main synonym is seed leaf.
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