First Known Use: 1597
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fibrous
adjective fi·brous \ˈfī-brəs\
: containing, made of, or resembling fibers
Full Definition of FIBROUS
1
a : containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers b : characterized by fibrosis c : capable of being separated into fibers <a fibrous mineral>
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Origin of FIBROUS
modification of Middle French fibreux, from fibre fiber
Related to FIBROUS
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- stringy
FIBROUS Defined for Kids
fibrous
adjective fi·brous \ˈfī-brəs\
Definition of FIBROUS for Kids
: containing, made of, or like fibers <fibrous roots>
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fibrous
adjective fi·brous \ˈfī-brəs\
Medical Definition of FIBROUS
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers <collagen is a fibrous protein>
2
: characterized by fibrosis
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