rooty

English

Etymology

From root +‎ -y.

Adjective

rooty (comparative rootier, superlative rootiest)

  1. Full of roots.
    • 2012, Douglas M. Considine, Foods and Food Production Encyclopedia, page 2023:
      Disk plows also are better suited to rough, stony, and rooty ground because the disks ride over the obstructions.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of roots.
    The vegetable stew had an earthy, rooty flavour.

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