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taproot
tap·root T0044600 (tăp′ro͞ot′, -ro͝ot′)n. The main root of a plant, usually stouter than the lateral roots and growing straight downward from the stem.
[From tap.]taproot (ˈtæpˌruːt) n (Botany) the large single root of plants such as the dandelion, which grows vertically downwards and bears smaller lateral roots[C17: from tap2 + root1] ˈtapˌrooted adjtap•root (ˈtæpˌrut, -ˌrʊt)
n. a main root descending downward and giving off small lateral roots. [1595–1605] taprootThe thick and strong downward-growing root produced by some plants, shrubs, and trees.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  taproot - (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stemphytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plantsroot - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground | | 2. | taproot - something that provides an important central source for growth or development; "the taproot of his resentment"; "genius and insanity spring from the same taproot"germ, source, seed - anything that provides inspiration for later work |
Translationstaproot
taproot the large single root of plants such as the dandelion, which grows vertically downwards and bears smaller lateral roots taproot[′tap‚rüt] (botany) A root system in which the primary root forms a dominant central axis that penetrates vertically and rather deeply into the soil; it is generally larger in diameter than its branches. taproot
taproot a primary ROOT structure in which one main root forms the major part of the underground system. Taproots are often swollen, serving as storage organs of perennation. Many vegetable crops, such as carrot, swede, sugar beet, have taproots.taproot
Words related to taprootnoun (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stemRelated Wordsnoun something that provides an important central source for growth or developmentRelated Words |