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woody (adjective)

The term 'woody' describes something that is made of, consists of, or resembles wood in texture, appearance, or smell. In botany, it specifically refers to plants that produce wood as their structural tissue, characterized by hard, fibrous stems.

💬 Example

"The lavender plant becomes woody at the base as it gets older."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of Woody from Toy Story. He is a cowboy, but he is made of wood. He is 'woody' because he has the qualities of woo...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'woody' for a chair. → A wooden chair.

Describing a forest as 'woody'. → A wooded forest.

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