fibrous

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(fī′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

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