roots

nounnouncommon in dialogue

//ɹuːts//
//ɹʊts//

Ancestry.

noun

1
Also a form of rootplural of root

noun

1
Ancestry.
I have both Irish and German roots.
2
Beginnings; origin.
Jazz has its roots in blues.
3
Grown-out hair, often of a grey or natural colour.
I just coloured my hair and already my roots are showing.

Root · An English surname from Middle English from a byname from…rooted · Having roots, or a certain type of roots.rooting · A system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm…

roots · Ancestry.

rope · Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands…roper · One who ropes goods; a packer.Roper · A surname.

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