Taproot Definition & Meaning

taproot
noun
  1. (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
  2. something that provides an important central source for growth or development; "the taproot of his resentment"; "genius and insanity spring from the same taproot"

"Taproot" in song lyrics

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Usage tips for "taproot"

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