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potbound

[ pot-bound ]
/ ˈpɒtˌbaʊnd /

adjective Horticulture.

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

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Origin of potbound

First recorded in 1840–50; pot1 + -bound1

Words nearby potbound

potbelly, potbelly stove, potbelly wood, potboil, potboiler, potbound, potboy, pot calling the kettle black, potch, pot cheese, poteen
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British Dictionary definitions for potbound

pot-bound

adjective

(of a pot plant) having grown to fill all the available root space and therefore lacking room for continued growth
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