Meaning of lignum | Babel Free
[ˈlɪŋ.nũː]Definitions
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firewood declension-2, neuter
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wood tissue declension-2, neuter
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tree declension-2, neuter
- Equivalent to 'wood': The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree.
Examples
“Et erit tamquam lignum transplantatum iuxta rivulos aquarum quod fructum suum dabit in tempore suo. Et folium eius non defluet et omne quod fecerit prosperabitur”
And he shall be like a tree which is planted near the running waters, which shall bring forth its fruit, in due season. And his leaf shall not fall off: and all whosoever he shall do shall prosper (Douay-Rheims translation)
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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