rootstock
|root/stock|
B2
/ˈruːtˌstɒk/
base plant part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rootstock' originates from the combination of 'root' and 'stock', where 'root' refers to the underground part of a plant and 'stock' refers to the main stem or trunk.
Historical Evolution
'Rootstock' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the base or main part of a plant', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the part of a plant, often an underground part, from which new above-ground growth can be produced.
The gardener used a strong rootstock to graft the new rose variety.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/17 23:48