woody
adjective
woodiness
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a word derived from
woody.
Example Sentences
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Thyme and honey belong to a mutual admiration society, as do berries and buttermilk; the woodiness of the herb plays beautifully against tangy yogurt, while orange zest somehow charms the entire table.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
This allows for a finer mince on the stems to reduce woodiness and preserves more of the parsley.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2023
In the silo, the fermentation would largely overcome the woodiness of the stems.
From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Edward J. (Edward James) Wickson
How will you give your characters real presence, an allowance to take away from them unintentional archetypes or woodiness?
From The Land of Look Behind by Paul Cameron Brown
Thick seeding is preferable to prevent coarseness and woodiness in the growth of the plants.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw
