fibrous

fi·brous

adj \ˈfī-brəs\

Definition of FIBROUS

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

1. He had surgery to remove fibrous scar tissue in his knee.
2. <thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb>

Origin of FIBROUS

modification of Middle French fibreux, from fibre fiber

First Known Use: 1597

Related to FIBROUS

Synonyms: stringy

Related Words: knotty, ropy (also ropey), thready; sinewy, wiry

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