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Meaning of
cotyledon
in English
cotyledon
us
/koʊtɪˈliːdən/
uk
/kəʊtɪˈliːdən/
#uncommon
Plural
cotyledons
Definitions
Noun
the
first
leaf
of
a
seedling
(
in
plants
)
The
cotyledon
is
a
vital
part
of
the
seedling's
development
.
foetal
patches
on
the
placenta
(
in
ruminants
)
In
ruminant
mammals
,
the
cotyledon
plays
a
crucial
role
in
foetal
nutrition
.