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   ligneous

   /ˈlɪɡnɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. made, consisting of, or resembling wood; woody.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin ligneus ‘relating to wood’ + -ous.

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   Dec 23, 2019 · Ligneous means of or resembling wood, from Latin ligneus. See examples of ligneous in sentences, word history, and related words.

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   Ligneous definition: of the nature of or resembling wood; woody.. See examples of LIGNEOUS used in a sentence.

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   If something's made of wood, or looks like it is, it's ligneous. A tree is a ligneous plant. A stiff politician is a ligneous person.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIGNEOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   LIGNEOUS is an adjective that means of or resembling wood. It comes from Latin ligneus, from lignum, meaning wood. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

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   Ligneous means consisting of or having the texture or appearance of wood; woody. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of ligneous in English and Spanish, and see related words and antonyms.

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   Ligneous is an adjective that means of, or having the nature of, wood; woody. It comes from Latin ligneus, meaning wood leg- in. Find similar words and origin of ligneous on YourDictionary.

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   May 6, 2023 · ligneous (comparative more ligneous, superlative most ligneous) Of, or resembling wood; woody. Containing lignin or xylem.