What is another word for monocots?
Pronunciation: [mˈɒnə͡ʊkˌɒts] (IPA) 
The term "monocots" refers to a group of plants which have a single embryonic leaf, or cotyledon, in their seeds. While "monocots" is the most common term, there are other words that can be used interchangeably. "Liliopsida" is another term for monocots, as they are generally characterized by their narrow leaves and flowers with three petals. Another synonym for monocots is "monocotyledons," which refers to the single cotyledon. "Monocotyledonous" is an adjective used to describe plants with this characteristic. Other less commonly used words for monocots include "monophyletic" and "unifoliolate." Regardless of the term used, all of these words describe a unique and diverse group of plants.
