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| tap·root [ táp rt ] (plural tap·roots) |
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large main root: a long tapering root that extends downward below the stem of some plants and has fine lateral roots. It often serves as a food storage organ, e.g. in the carrot.
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| [Early 17th century. <tap2] |
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