own-root \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\adjective orown-rooted\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ of a plant: growing on its own roots rather than on roots obtained from a stock : developing from a seed, cutting, or layer rather than from grafting or budding < own-root roses are frequently less vigorous than budded stock > — compare seedling-rooted