Rootstock Definition & Meaning

rootstock
noun
  1. a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure
  2. root or part of a root used for plant propagation; especially that part of a grafted plant that supplies the roots

"Rootstock" in song lyrics

See how rootstock is used in real songs:

  • "dwarf trees flying dragon rootstock"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "rootstock"

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