lignum vitae

English

Etymology

From Latin lignum (“wood”) vitae (“of life”).

Noun

lignum vitae (uncountable)

  1. The guaiacum trees, Guaiacum officinale and Guaiacum sanctum.
  2. The wood or resin from such a tree.

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