taproot

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taproot (enc)

Noun	1.	taproot - (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem botany, phytology - the branch of biology that studies plants root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
	2.	taproot - something that provides an important central source for growth or development; "the taproot of his resentment"; "genius and insanity spring from the same taproot" germ, seed, source - anything that provides inspiration for later work

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