Portuguese

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Etymology

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From lenho +‎ -oso, possibly corresponding to Latin lignōsus. Compare Spanish leñoso.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /lẽˈɲo.zu/ [lẽˈj̃o.zu]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /leˈɲo.zo/

  • Hyphenation: le‧nho‧so

Adjective

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lenhoso (feminine lenhosa, masculine plural lenhosos, feminine plural lenhosas, metaphonic)

  1. (botany) wooden; ligneous (made of or relating to wood)
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