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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Having grown too large for its container, resulting in matted or tangled roots. Used of a potted plant.

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  • adjective Alternative form of pot-bound.

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  • adjective (of a potted plant) grown too large for its container resulting in matting or tangling of the roots

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