Ligneous describes something having the texture or appearance of wood.
Ligneous describes something having the texture or appearance of wood.
| Front | ligneous \LIG-nee-uhs\ |
|---|---|
| Back | adjective Having the texture or appearance of wood. [From Latin lignum (wood). Ultimately from the Indo-European root leg- (to collect), which is also the source of lexicon, legal, dialogue, lecture, logic, legend, logarithm, intelligent, diligent, sacrilege, elect, and loyal. Earliest documented use: 1626.] "With Boris Johnson lumbering onto the Queen Vic set recently (and 'lumber' is the only appropriate word for his sturdily ligneous performance) ..." |
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