taproot Meaning & Definition
/ˈtæpˌɹuːt/
What Does Taproot Mean?
Taproot is used as a noun meaning A long, tapering root, exhibited by many plant species (such as carrots and dandelions).
Taproot: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtæpˌɹuːt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | taproots |
Taproot Definition (Noun)
- A long, tapering root, exhibited by many plant species (such as carrots and dandelions).
Noun
- A long, tapering root possessed by many plants (such as carrots and dandelions).
Synonyms of Taproot
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Taproot synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Taproot
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Taproot in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
taproot (plural taproots)
Words That Rhyme With Taproot
Origin of Taproot
From tap + root. The oldest use (by Philemon Holland) is spaced as tap root. In the 18th and 19th centuries the standard spelling was tap-root.
Pronouncing Taproot
The standard pronunciation of taproot is //ˈtæpˌɹuːt//, spoken in 1 syllable.