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Ligneous Definition & Meaning

ligneous
adjective
  1. consisting of or containing lignin or xylem; "ligneous (or woody) tissue"

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What does ligneous mean?
consisting of or containing lignin or xylem; "ligneous (or woody) tissue"
What part of speech is ligneous?
Ligneous is an adjective.

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