woody
1woody
adjective \ˈwu̇-dē\wood·i·erwood·i·est
Definition of WOODY
1
: abounding or overgrown with woods
2
a : of or containing wood or wood fibers : ligneous <woody tissues> b : having woody parts : rich in xylem and associated structures <woody plants>
3
: characteristic of or suggestive of wood <wine with a woody flavor>
— wood·i·ness noun
Examples of WOODY
- a woody piece of land
First Known Use of WOODY
12th century
2woody
noun \ˈwu̇-dē\ plural woodies
Definition of WOODY
: a wood-paneled station wagon
Variants of WOODY
woody or wood·ie \ˈwu̇-dē\
Origin of WOODY
alteration of 3wood
First Known Use: 1961
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