FIBROUS


Meaning of FIBROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfī-brəs ]

adjective

Etymology: modification of Middle French fibreux, from fibre fiber

Date: 1597

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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