woody
Translation
woody, sylvan, arboreal
Examples
This plant has a woody stem.
This plant has a woody stem.
The wine has a woody flavour.
The wine has a woody flavor.
The cottage is in a woody area.
The cottage is in a woody area.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to or characteristic of wood The wine has a woody flavor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sylvan, arboreal; Antonyms: herbaceous
Etymology
From 'wood' + the suffix '-y', meaning 'having the quality of'. Literally 'like wood'.
Memory Tips
Think of the smell of a forest or a log cabin; that's a 'woody' scent.