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ligniform

American  
[lig-nuh-fawrm] / ˈlɪg nəˌfɔrm /

adjective

  1. having the form of wood; resembling wood, as a variety of asbestos.

ligniform British  
/ ˈlɪɡnɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

  1. having the appearance of wood

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Etymology

Origin of ligniform

First recorded in 1790–1800; ligni- + -form

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