root (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 20
def (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
def absorbs water and mineral salts
def usually it anchors the plant to the ground
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Hypernym plant organ
Part holonym rootage, root system
Domain of synset - TOPIC botany, phytology
Derivationally related form root → rootlet; root → root; root → root
Hyponym calamus; taro, cocoyam, dasheen, eddo; ginseng; horseradish, horseradish root; radish; chicory, chicory root; salsify, oyster plant; Hottentot bread, Hottentot's bread; briarroot; orrisroot, orris; sarsaparilla root; licorice root; senega; mandrake root, mandrake; cassava, manioc; carrot; parsnip; pneumatophore; taproot; adventitious root; rootlet; prop root
Substance meronym parenchyma
Part meronym root cap; root hair; bark
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Member of this domain - TOPIC botany, phytology
Hypernym calamus; taro, cocoyam, dasheen, eddo; ginseng; horseradish, horseradish root; radish; chicory, chicory root; salsify, oyster plant; Hottentot bread, Hottentot's bread; briarroot; orrisroot, orris; sarsaparilla root; licorice root; senega; mandrake root, mandrake; cassava, manioc; carrot; parsnip; pneumatophore; taproot; adventitious root; rootlet; prop root
Hyponym plant organ
Substance holonym parenchyma
Part meronym rootage, root system
Part holonym root cap; root hair; bark
Derivationally related form rootlet → root; root → root; root → root

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