n. [ L. monochordon, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; with but one string; &unr_; only, single + &unr_; string: cf. F. monocorde. See Chord, and cf. Mainchord. ] (Mus.) An instrument for experimenting upon the mathematical relations of musical sounds. It consists of a single string stretched between two bridges, one or both of which are movable, and which stand upon a graduated rule for the purpose of readily changing and measuring the length of the part of the string between them. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.) Any monocotyledonous plant. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. monocotyle. ] (Bot.) Monocotyledonous. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Mono- + cotyledon: cf. F. monocotylédone. ] (Bot.) A plant with only one cotyledon, or seed lobe; a member of the
☞ The plural, monocotyledons, is used as the name of a large class of plants (the
a. [ Cf. F. monocotylédoné. ] (Bot.) Having only one cotyledon, seed lobe, or seminal leaf. Lindley. [ 1913 Webster ]