What is another word for cotyledon?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒtɪlˈiːdən] (IPA)

Cotyledon, often referred to as seed leaves, is the part of a seed that stores nutrients and serves as the first leaf to appear when the seed starts to sprout. There are various synonyms used to describe cotyledons, including embryonic leaves, or the first pair of true leaves. Some other common terms often used interchangeably with cotyledons are seedling leaves, initial leaves, or simply the first leaves. These synonyms are vital in botany and help in understanding the different parts of a plant's life cycle. Knowing these terms is also valuable for gardeners and farmers, as they can help identify various plant species and understand their growth stages.

Synonyms for Cotyledon:

What are the hypernyms for Cotyledon?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    plant organ, seed leaf, Plant Leaf, Embryonic Leaf, angiosperm organ, flower part.

What are the hyponyms for Cotyledon?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for cotyledon (as nouns)

Usage examples for Cotyledon

To explain this, it is necessary only to say that the projection from the membrane is covered by soft, conical processes, which are received into cavities of a corresponding size on the summit of the firm, mushroom-shaped cotyledon growing from the inner surface of the womb.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Then the soft projection of the membrane, which is attached to the firm fungus-shaped cotyledon on the inner surface of the womb, is seized by the little finger, and the other fingers and thumb are closed on it so as to tear it out from its connections.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
2 illustrates the relation of the fetal and maternal parts of a cotyledon.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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