redroot

noun

red·​root ˈred-ˌrüt How to pronounce redroot (audio)
-ˌru̇t
1
: a perennial herb (Lachnanthes caroliniana synonym L. tinctoria) of the eastern U.S. whose red root is the source of a dye
2
3
4
: a pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus) that bears greenish flowers in dense spikes with bracts almost twice as long as the sepals

Examples of redroot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Farm life often requires rising with the sun, but chores, whether pulling redroot weeds or tending sheep, usually conclude by lunch. Michael Snyder, New York Times, 17 Nov. 2022

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'redroot.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of redroot was in 1709

Dictionary Entries Near redroot

Cite this Entry

“Redroot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redroot. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!