rootlet

root·let

R0302900 (ro͞ot′lĭt, ro͝ot′-)n. A small root or division of a root.

rootlet

(ˈruːtlɪt) n (Botany) a small root or branch of a root

root•let

(ˈrut lɪt, ˈrʊt-)

n. a little root or branch of a root. [1785–95]

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rootlet - small root or division of a root root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground