prop root

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Definition of prop root in English English dictionary

An adventitious root that arises from the stem, penetrates the soil, and helps support the stem, as in corn. Also called brace root

a root that grows from and supports the stem above the ground in plants such as mangroves

Hyphenation

prop Root

Turkish pronunciation

präp rut

Pronunciation

/ˈpräp ˈro͞ot/ /ˈprɑːp ˈruːt/