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lig·ni·fy | \ ˈlig-nə-ˌfī 
\
\lignified; lignifying
Definition of lignify
: to convert into wood or woody tissue
: to become wood or woody
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lignification \ ˌlig-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən \ noun
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The first known use of lignify was circa 1828
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