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fibrous

adjective

fi·​brous ˈfī-brəs How to pronounce fibrous (audio)
1
a
: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers
b
: characterized by fibrosis
c
: capable of being separated into fibers
a fibrous mineral
2
: tough, sinewy
fibrous texture

Synonyms

Example Sentences

He had surgery to remove fibrous scar tissue in his knee. thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb
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Word History

Etymology

modification of Middle French fibreux, from fibre fiber

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of fibrous was in 1597

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