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noun[C]
The underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients; a root.
'wortel
Etymology
From Dutch wortel, from Middle Dutch wortel, ultimately from a Germanic word meaning “root.”
Examples
Die wortel van die boom is diep in die grond.
Die 'wortel van die 'boom is 'diep in die 'grond.
The root of the tree is deep in the ground.
Die wortel het onder die plaveisel ingegroei.
Die 'wortel het onder die pla'veisel 'ingegroei.
The root grew in under the paving.
Collocations
wortel van 'n boom
die wortel uittrek
wortel skiet
diep wortels
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