ˈfībrəs adjective
Etymology: French fibreux, from fibre fiber (from Latin fibra ) + -eux -ous
1.
a. : containing, consisting of, or like fibers
fibrous roots
the fibrous husk of a coconut
fibrous proteins
b. : characterized by fibrosis
c. : capable of being separated into fibers
a fibrous mineral
also : breaking in a manner that exposes needlelike grains
2. : possessing body, strength, or toughness : sinewy , hardened
• fi·brous·ly adverb
• fi·brous·ness noun -es