polycotyledon

pol·y·cot·y·le·don

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ee-kot-l-eed-n]
- /ˌpɒl iˌkɒt lˈid n/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ee-kot-l-eed-n]
- /ˌpɒl iˌkɒt lˈid n/

Definitions of polycotyledon word

noun polycotyledon a plant having more than two cotyledons, as certain gymnosperms. 1
noun polycotyledon any of various plants, esp gymnosperms, that have or appear to have more than two cotyledons 0
noun polycotyledon a plant which actually or apparently has more than two cotyledons, as in the gymnosperms 0

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Origin of polycotyledon

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1750-60; poly- + cotyledon

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Parts of speech for Polycotyledon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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polycotyledon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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