monocot

mono·cot | \ ˈmä-nə-ˌkät

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Definition of monocot

: monocotyledon

Examples of monocot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some people have observed injury to monocots like iris and daylilies, while others have not. — Melinda Myers, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Tall grasses, upright shrubs provide screening," 9 Mar. 2018 Some people have observed injury to monocots like iris and daylilies, while others have not. — Melinda Myers, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Tall grasses, upright shrubs provide screening," 9 Mar. 2018

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“Monocot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monocot. Accessed 30 Mar. 2020.

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