roothold

noun

root·​hold ˈrüt-ˌhōld How to pronounce roothold (audio)
ˈru̇t-
1
: the anchorage of a plant to soil through the growing and spreading of roots
2
: a place where plants may obtain a roothold

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roothold was in 1795

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Cite this Entry

“Roothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roothold. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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