"rootbound" meaning in English

See rootbound in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more rootbound [comparative], most rootbound [superlative]
Etymology: From root + bound. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|root|bound}} root + bound Head templates: {{en-adj}} rootbound (comparative more rootbound, superlative most rootbound)
  1. (of a potted plant) Having outgrown its pot, so that the roots are cramped and tangled. Synonyms: potbound
    Sense id: en-rootbound-en-adj-9PWgC~gI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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