What does taproot mean?

n. The main root of a plant that grows directly downward, from which smaller roots branch off.

taproot

🇺🇸 /ˈtæpruːt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtæpruːt/

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The main root of a plant that grows directly downward, from which smaller roots branch off.

The taproot of the carrot is the part that we eat, and it grows deep into the soil to absorb water and nutrients.

The main root of a plant that grows directly downward, from which smaller roots branch off.

Plural taproots