Also means
ligneous
Usage Note
Legnoso means having the texture, appearance, or hardness of wood. It is used literally in botany and food contexts (una pianta legnosa = a woody plant; una carne legnosa = tough, chewy meat) and figuratively for a stiff, wooden style or performance. The opposite is erbaceo (herbaceous) for plants, or tenero (tender) for food.
Examples
"Il fusto di questa pianta è legnoso e robusto."
Natural Translation
The stem of this plant is woody and sturdy.
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