fibrous

(brəs)

adjective

  1. containing or composed of fibers
  2. like fiber

Origin: < ModL fibrosus

See fibrous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Having, consisting of, or resembling fibers.
  2. Full of sinews; tough.

Related Forms:

  • fiˈbrous·ly adverb
  • fiˈbrous·ness noun

Learn more about fibrous

link/cite print suggestion box