breadroot
ˈbrɛdˌruːt
Definition

Definition of breadroot - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
edible tuberTECH.plant with starchy tuberous rootsTECH.
  • Breadroot grows abundantly in central North America.
prairie turnip
2.
foodTECH.edible root of Psoralea esculentaTECH.
  • Native Americans harvested breadroot for its nutritious value.
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Images of breadroot

  • breadroot: plant with starchy tuberous roots
    plant with starchy tuberous roots
  • breadroot: edible root of Psoralea esculenta
    edible root of Psoralea esculenta

Origin of breadroot

English, bread + root

Examples of breadroot in a sentence

  • Breadroot is harvested for its nutritious value.
  • Pioneers often relied on breadroot during long journeys.
  • Breadroot was a staple in their diet.

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  1. French:psoralée, racine comestible de Psoralea esculenta, ...
  2. German:Brotwurzel, Indianerknolle, ...
  3. Italian:psoralea, radice commestibile, ...
  4. Spanish:psoralea, papa de las praderas, ...
  5. Portuguese:raiz-pão, ...
  6. Chinese:面包树, 面包豆根, ...
  7. Japanese:ブレッドルート, パンルート, ...
  8. Arabic:خُبْز الأَرْض, جذر الخبز, ...
  9. Hebrew:צֶמַח שֶׁל שִׁרְשָׁרְעוֹת עִמָּן שׁוּרוֹת עֲמִילָן, שׁוֹרֶשׁ לֶחֶם, ...
  10. Russian:псоралея, псоралея съедобная, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хлібний корінь, ...
  12. Hindi:ब्रेडरूट, खाद्य जड़, ...
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