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Definition of fibrous

fibrous

/ˈfaɪ.brəs/
fi · brous
Adverb:fibrously
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• adjective

1

Consisting of, containing, or resembling fibers; having a tough, stringy, or threadlike texture.

Example

"Celery and mature asparagus stems have a distinctly fibrous texture that requires thorough chewing."

2

Relating to or composed of dense connective tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, or scar tissue (in anatomy and pathology).

Example

"The surgeon carefully excised the fibrous capsule that had formed around the benign growth."

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• Rhymes for fibrous

• Nearby Words

fiberless
fiberlike
fibroid
fibrous
fibrousness
fibula
ficaria

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French fibreux or Modern Latin fibrosus, derived from the Latin noun fibra meaning 'fiber, filament, or entrails'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fibrous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fibrous
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