taproot

Significado (Inglés)

A long, tapering root possessed by many plants (such as carrots and dandelions).

Conceptos

raíz primaria

Pronunciado como (IPA)

/ˈtæpˌɹuːt/

Etimología (Inglés)

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.

Oraciones

It is stemless , producing leaves and inflorescence at ground level from a taproot .

Es sin tallo, produce hojas e inflorescencia a nivel del suelo desde un raíz de tap.