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potbound

American  
[pot-bound] / ˈpɒtˌbaʊnd /

adjective

Horticulture.

  1. (of a plant) having the roots so densely grown as to fill the container and require repotting.

Etymology

Origin of potbound

First recorded in 1840–50; pot 1 + -bound 1

Example Sentences

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Its potbound roots were unfurled, groomed and given a fresh universe of potting mix.

From Washington Post

But there's also plenty of culture in Stoke which isn't potbound.

From BBC

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