Rootling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Rootling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of rootle.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of rootle.
More Meanings
- A small or miniature root; a rootlet.
- a plantling just beginning to root.
Example Sentences
Coming to actual plantation, we are confronted by the question whether a cutting or a rootling is to be prepared.
Ideally, rootlings should have several major roots spreading in different directions and several shoots, 4-5 mm thick and 20 cm […]
Our little 69¢ gem really took off and outgrew its pot. My sother separated and transplanted it. Now there were several pots (we had given little rootlings away to special friends in Toronto too) and the plant was doing strong.
Word Forms
- rootlings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rout, root, rootlet, radicle, radicel, rooter.
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