1. shaped like a turnip; having a swollen base that tapers toward the top
Usage: botanical; technical

Examples

• The napiform root of the radish stores nutrients for the plant.
• Botanists describe the beet’s napiform structure as an adaptation for storage.
• The napiform bulb swells underground while the leaves grow above.
• Many root vegetables have a napiform shape that helps them store energy.
• The napiform taproot distinguishes this species from others in the family.