Ligneous
Adjective
Definition: Relating to or resembling wood, especially in terms of hardness or texture.
Synonyms: Woody, Wooden, Timbered
Antonyms: Non-woody, Non-wooden
Examples:
- The ligneous texture of the chair made it feel sturdy and durable.
- The painting captured the ligneous beauty of the forest.
Mnemonics:
- Think of "lignon" which sounds similar to "lignum" which means wood in Latin.
- Imagine a ligneous sculpture carved out of wood.
Etymology:
Origin:
From Latin "lignosus" meaning wooden. Derived from "lignum" meaning wood.
Historical Usage:The word "ligneous" has been used in English since the mid-17th century to describe things that relate to wood or have qualities resembling wood.