n.
Pronunciation: ' wu ̇ -d ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: wood · i · er ; -est
Date: 12th century
1 : abounding or overgrown with woods
2 a : of or containing wood or wood fibers : LIGNEOUS < woody tissues> b : having woody parts : rich in xylem and associated structures < woody plants>
3 : characteristic of or suggestive of wood <wine with a woody flavor>
– wood · i · ness noun