rootstock
noun/ˈruːtstɑk/
Frequency rank: #19,586 most common English word
Meaning
The underground stem or rhizome of a plant, often used as the base for grafting.
Example sentence
The gardener grafted a delicate rose onto hardy rootstock to improve its chances of survival.
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