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taproot

/tæpruːt/ noun · British & US
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What does taproot mean?

noun

A main root of a plant that grows straight down into the soil, often larger than other roots. A main root of a plant that grows straight down into the soil.

Example

"The farmer carefully dug around the taproot of the old oak tree."

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