[SNataliaH]

A lot of those words are used in other countries. Almost all in Australia, some in the UK, some elsewhere.....

Originally Posted by Glenda

Having spent a lot of time gardening recently, that is one word that just keeps slipping out.

Have no idea what Kiwis call roots, if not 'roots'.

Roots are still roots.

That's where the slang came from - think of how a root in a garden works and you can see why the term is used to mean something else.

It's one thing to talk about roots when you're gardening. But to say you are 'having a root' is another thing entirely.