woody

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈwʊdi/ Rhymes: -ʊdi Homophone: woodie === Etymology 1 === From Middle English woodi, wody, wodi, equivalent to wood +‎ -y. ==== Adjective ==== woody (comparative woodier, superlative woodiest) Covered in woods; wooded. Synonyms: sylvan, woodsy Consisting of wood; resembling wood in appearance or texture. (obsolete) Belonging to the woods; sylvan. (botany) Non-herbaceous. (botany) Lignified. ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Related terms ===== wood woodlike woodsy ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From wood + -y (diminutive suffix). ==== Noun ==== woody (plural woodies) Alternative form of woodie. (climbing, slang) A compact wooden climbing wall used for board climbing. (vulgar, slang) An erect penis. === See also === wooden wooded