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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPfahlwurzel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pfahl-vur-tsel
"Die Pfahlwurzel der Karotte ermöglicht es, Nährstoffe zu speichern."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The main root of a plant that grows vertically downward and is thicker than the other roots.
"The taproot of the carrot allows it to store nutrients deep in the soil." - 2
A metaphorical term used to describe a central or primary source of something.
"The taproot of the organization’s success lies in its innovative approach to problem-solving."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'taproot' originates from Middle English 'taprote', which is derived from the Old English 'tæppa' meaning 'tap' or 'to tap'. The word evolved to describe a primary root that grows straight down into the soil, providing stability and nourishment to the plant.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Taproot" is said worldwide
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racine pivot
Transliteration: ra-seen pee-voh
"La racine pivot de la carotte lui permet de stocker des nutriments."
Pfahlwurzel
Transliteration: pfahl-vur-tsel
"Die Pfahlwurzel der Karotte ermöglicht es, Nährstoffe zu speichern."
radice principale
Transliteration: ra-dee-che prin-ci-pale
"La radice principale della carota le consente di immagazzinare nutrienti."
raíz pivotante
Transliteration: ra-eeth pee-bo-tan-te
"La raíz pivotante de la zanahoria le permite almacenar nutrientes."
raiz pivotante
Transliteration: ra-ez pee-vo-tan-te
"A raiz pivotante da cenoura permite armazenar nutrientes."
मुख्य जड़
Transliteration: mukhya jad
"गाजर की मुख्य जड़ उसे पोषक तत्वों को संग्रहीत करने की अनुमति देती है।"
主根
Transliteration: zhǔ gēn
"胡萝卜的主根使其能够储存养分。"
주근
Transliteration: ju-geun
"당근의 주근은 영양분을 저장할 수 있게 해줍니다."
主根
Transliteration: shukon
"ニンジンの主根は栄養を蓄えることを可能にします。"
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