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

Examples of fibrous in a Sentence

He had surgery to remove fibrous scar tissue in his knee. thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb
Recent Examples on the Web The texture is firm and tends to be more fibrous (easily shredding into pieces) than king crab. Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024 Thick stitching keeps its seams together, with fibrous filling proportioned within the shell to stay in place without feeling stiff. Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 Good for your gut The fibrous staples in the Mediterranean diet, like beans, lentils, apples and brown rice, are also associated with more regular bowel movements and lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Katie Mogg, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2024 Hard and fibrous, this portions is typically cut into cubes for tapas or stew. Bonnie Berkowitz, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024 Amniotic band syndrome is a condition that occurs when fibrous bands in the amniotic sac become entangled around a developing fetus. Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2024 Thermal radiofrequency purportedly tightens skin by stimulating collagen and elastin production while mechanical shockwave therapy is said to break fibrous bands to improve circulation and fat deposition. Maddie Aberman, Women's Health, 27 June 2023 Photograph: Getty Images Stretching thousands upon thousands of miles under your feet, a web of fibrous ears is listening. Matt Simon, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2024 Even though this brown, fibrous substance is so common and helpful in the gardening world, peat moss has long been a sore point for those in the industry due to its sustainability—or, more accurately, the lack thereof. Dan Nosowitz, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of fibrous was in 1597

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Cite this Entry

“Fibrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibrous. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fibrous

adjective
fi·​brous ˈfī-brəs How to pronounce fibrous (audio)
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers
2

Medical Definition

fibrous

adjective
fi·​brous ˈfī-brəs How to pronounce fibrous (audio)
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers
collagen is a fibrous protein
2
: characterized by fibrosis

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