taproot Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
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noun something that provides an important central source for growth or development
- the taproot of his resentment
- genius and insanity spring from the same taproot
WordNet
Tap"root` noun
Definitions
(Bot.) The root of a plant which penetrates the earth directly downward to a considerable depth without dividing.
