What is the root of a plant which penetrates the earth directly downward to a considerable depth without dividing called?
taproot — The root of a plant which penetrates the earth directly downward to a considerable depth without dividing. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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