woody

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or containing wood; made of wood.

• noun

  A woody plant, especially one that has a thick trunk and branches covered with bark.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with woody
boody , moody , oodle , poodle , poolie , roodle

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Variants

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woodier , woodiest , woodiness , woodinesses , woody , woodie , woodies , Allen , Allen Stewart Konigsberg , Woody Allen , Guthrie , Woodrow Wilson Guthrie , Woody Guthrie , Herman , Woodrow Charles Herman , Woody Herman

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Etymology

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From Old English wudu, wuduwe, from Proto-Germanic *wodjo-, from *wod- (tree) + *-jo- (yielding).

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Trivia

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1. The tallest tree in the world is a redwood named Hyperion, which measures 379.7 feet (115.7 meters) tall.

2. Wood is the oldest known building material, with evidence of its use dating back to 3.7 million years.

3. The largest living organism is a fungus called Armillaria ostoyae, also known as the honey mushroom, which covers over 2,200 acres (890 hectares) in Oregon, USA.

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Related Concepts

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1. Forest: A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth. Woods are often used for timber production, recreation, and wildlife conservation.

2. Tree: A large, perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species. Trees are an essential part of the natural environment, providing oxygen, shade, and habitat for many organisms.

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Culture

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In literature, 'woody' can refer to a character who is stern, serious, and unyielding, like a tree. In music, 'woody' can describe the sound of a drum or other percussion instrument that has a deep, resonant tone.

How to Memorize "woody"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree or a forest to remember the meaning of 'woody'. Imagine the texture and color of the bark, the shape of the branches, and the leaves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'woody' with the smell and feel of a tree or a piece of wood to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Woody is a wondrous oak, Dwelling deep in the forest, Only old and strong can grow' to remember the meaning of 'woody' as relating to wood.

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