mesocotyl

noun

meso·​cot·​yl

ˈme|zōˌkätᵊl,

ˈmē|,

|sō-

: an elongated portion of the axis between the cotyledon and the coleoptile of a grass seedling

Word History

Etymology

mes- + -cotyl

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!