Word
taproots
/ˈtæpruːt/
noun
主根
taproots is the plural of taproot.
the long, tapering main root of certain plants, such as carrots and dandelions
- 1.
A long, tapering root, exhibited by many plant species (such as carrots and dandelions).
植物(如胡萝卜和蒲公英)的长锥形主根。
植物(如胡萝卜和蒲公英)的长锥形主根。；直根；[医] 直根
In use
Carrots have a thick taproot that stores nutrients.
The dandelion's taproot is hard to pull out completely.
Gardeners often dig deep to remove the taproot.
Connections
Word family
- taproots
- plural
Learner notes
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