First Known Use: 1601
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taproot
noun tap·root \-ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t\
: the large main root of a plant from which smaller roots grow
Full Definition of TAPROOT
1
: a primary root that grows vertically downward and gives off small lateral roots
2
: the central element or position in a line of growth or development
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Origin of TAPROOT
1tap
Rhymes with TAPROOT
afoot, barefoot, bigfoot, birthroot, Blackfoot, board foot, claw-foot, clubfoot, cocksfoot, coltsfoot, crow's-foot, cube root, enroot, forefoot, hard put, hotfoot, input, kaput, on foot, outfoot, output, prop root, Rajput, redroot, shot put, snakeroot, splayfoot, square root, squawroot, throughput, trench foot, uproot, webfoot
TAPROOT Defined for Kids
taproot
noun tap·root \ˈtap-ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t\
Definition of TAPROOT for Kids
: a main root of a plant that grows straight down and gives off smaller side roots
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