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tap·root
(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.]
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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 adj
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tap•root
(ˈtæpˌrut, -ˌrʊt)n.
a main root descending downward and giving off small lateral roots.
[1595–1605]
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taproot
The thick and strong downward-growing root produced by some plants, shrubs, and trees.
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Noun | 1. | taproot - (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem root - (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" |
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