What does cotyledon mean?
A cotyledon is the embryonic leaf of a plant, especially one that is visible in the seed. It is a part of the seed that develops into the first leaves of the plant.
Example
"The cotyledon of the bean plant is a small, green leaf that emerges from the seed."
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