fibrous

adjective

fi·​brous ˈfī-brəs How to pronounce fibrous (audio)
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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

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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
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Easy to Digest Juicing, including cold pressing, removes the indigestible fibrous skin and pulp. — Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025 Surgery — like the type Paige-Angulo had — may be needed to remove the tissue and adhesions, which are fibrous bands that connect organs that would otherwise be separate, the National Library of Medicine explains. — Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 The resulting fibrous slurry is claimed to be much like the pulp used in paper-making. — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025 Eating more fibrous foods at the same time can also help boost your overall tolerance while of course providing all the digestive perks of the real deal. — Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fibrous

Word History

Etymology

modification of Middle French fibreux, from fibre fiber

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of fibrous was in 1597

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fibrous

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

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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