bareroot

English

noun
Definitions
  • (arboriculture) A plant removed from soil in a dormant state, from which it can more rapidly acclimate to new soil conditions.

Etymology

Compound from English bare (naked) + English root (dig up, cheer for).

Origin

English

root

Gloss

dig up, cheer for

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