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ligneous

ligneous

9.8
Like wood, hard and often found in plant stems
  • adjective
  • /ˈlɪɡniəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lenoso
  • The ligneous bark feels rough.

Examples

  • The stem of the tree has a ligneous structure that provides strength and support.

  • This plant develops ligneous tissue as it matures, making its branches hard and durable.

  • Certain fungi can break down ligneous material within dead wood.

  • Is this plant ligneous?

  • The ligneous branches of the tree provided great support for the weight of the swing.

  • In the forest, we discovered a ligneous artifact that seemed to date back centuries.

  • The carpenter preferred using ligneous materials for his furniture because of their strength and durability.

Synonyms

lignified
vsligneous
  • Specialized
8.4

Plant tissue that has become hard and woody

is any material that resembles wood or contains lignin
lignocellulosic
vsligneous
  • Specialized
9.8

Plant material with strong natural parts like wood or straw

focuses on resembling wood rather than listing specific plant polymers

Compounds

ligneous plant
  • Specialized
8.9

A plant with hard woody stems like trees and shrubs

How Woody

woody
4 3.9
ligneous
  • Specialized
9.8
semiwoody
  • Specialized
7.2
herbaceous
  • Specialized
2 6.5

Surface Forms

ligneous positive

Morphology

ligneous = lign + ous

Formed from the Latin-derived combining form 'lign-' (wood) plus the adjective suffix '-ous', but 'lign-' is not a standalone English word and the term is specialized, so learners cannot reliably derive its meaning from known English base words.

Etymology

Ligneous comes from the Latin lignum, which means 'wood'. So ligneous describes something that is 'wood-like' or 'made of wood'.