Definition of LIGNEOUS

ligneous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • consisting of or containing lignin or xylem
    • "ligneous (or woody) tissue"

Adj

  • Of, or resembling wood; woody.
  • Containing lignin or xylem.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin ligneus; compare Latin lignōsus; equivalent to lign- + -eous.

Scrabble Score: 9

ligneous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ligneous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ligneous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

ligneous is a valid Words With Friends word