a main root, growing almost vertically downward, from which small branch roots spread out
Origin of taproot
tap + roottaproot
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taproot
noun
The main root of a plant, usually stouter than the lateral roots and growing straight downward from the stem.
Origin of taproot
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The main root in gymnosperms, eudicotyledons, and magnoliids, usually stouter than the lateral roots and growing straight downward from the stem. The taproot develops from the primary root. The taproot and its lateral roots penetrate deeper into the soil than the fibrous roots characteristic of monocotyledons.
Compare fibrous root
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Noun
(plural taproots)
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Sentence Examples
- However, if you are not careful, you can tear the taproot, which simply causes regeneration of the weed.
- The root of the plant grows from one main taproot.
Words near taproot in the dictionary
- taproot
- taproots
- taprostene
- taps