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Nov 29, 2009
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root•ball



Pronunciation: (rOOt'bôl", root'-), [key]
—n.
1. a roughly spherical aggregate of roots and soil that is transplanted with a plant, esp. a tree or shrub.
2. the ball of soil and roots of a plant growing in a pot or other container.

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