adj
Meaning 1
Alternative form of ligneous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Standard Lemma guide
lignose
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/ˈlɪɡnəʊz/
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/ˈlɪɡnəʊs/
noun
Meaning 2
lignin
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
An explosive compound of wood fibre and nitroglycerin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
Etymology
From Latin lignōsus (“woody”).