taproot
pronunciation
How to pronounce taproot in British English:
UK [ˈtæpru:t]
How to pronounce taproot in American English:
US [ˈtæpˌrut, -ˌrʊt]
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- Noun:
- (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
- something that provides an important central source for growth or development
Word Origin
- taproot (n.)
- c. 1600, from tap (n.) + root (n.).
Example
- 1. Carrot plant is cultivated across the world for its prized taproot .
- 2. The carrot itself is really what we call a " taproot . "
- 3. If the soil is dry , it can put all its energy into sending a single taproot in search of groundwater .
- 4. The root system of the soybean consists of a taproot formed by the radicle .
- 5. Trees that have well developed taproot are well equipped to withstand wind storm .