ligneous

[ lig-nee-uhs ]

adjective

1. of the nature of or resembling wood; woody.

ligneous

/ ˈlɪɡnɪəs /

adjective

1. of or resembling wood

Word History and Origins

Origin of ligneous¹

First recorded in 1620–30, ligneous is from the Latin word ligneus of wood. See lign-, -eous

Word History and Origins

Origin of ligneous¹

C17: from Latin ligneus, from lignum wood

Example Sentences

Baba’s lips, formed from the tree trunk’s bark, were pressed tight, his ligneous face full of a quiet sadness.

From Literature

Hard herbs hold their moisture better, and their ligneous stems and hardy leaves resist wilting.

From Salon

Thursday’s lineup includes the American premiere of David Philip Hefti’s “Monumentum” for string sextet and Andy Akiho’s “LIgNEouS 1” for string quartet and marimba.

From New York Times

He was educated during youthful travels through Western Europe, and loathed the Slavic, ligneous chaos of Moscow.

From Newsweek

On the program are Ligeti’s “Musica Ricercata” and Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet, Birtwistle’s “Cortege,” George Benjamin’s “Viola, Viola” and Andy Akiho’s “Ligneous 1,” as well as the Ricercar from Bach’s “Musical Offering.”

From New York Times