He had surgery to remove fibrous scar tissue in his knee.
thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb
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True yams, on the other hand, are starchy, fibrous, and pale, and won't deliver the right texture or flavor.—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 With precise calibration, fibrous tissue—such as blood vessels—can be spared from damage even in the target zone.—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Dec. 2025 This version has a 64-ounce container, which is plenty large to crush ice, cut through fibrous vegetables, and slice through frozen fruit.—Amy Schulman, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 Kale is more fibrous and has a bitter taste, while spinach has a milder flavor and softer texture.—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fibrous
Word History
Etymology
modification of Middle French fibreux, from fibre fiber
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