ligniferous

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English

Etymology

From Latin lignifer, from lignum (wood) + ferre (to bear). Compare French lignifère.

Pronunciation

Adjective

ligniferous (comparative more ligniferous, superlative most ligniferous)

  1. Yielding or producing wood.
    ligniferous clay
    ligniferous marl

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