Definition of fibrous Fibrous

/fajˈbɹʌs/ - [faybrus] - fi•brous

We found 5 definitions of fibrous from 4 different sources.

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What does fibrous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

fibrous, fibrouser, fibrousest

fibrous - (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
  sinewy, stringy, unchewable
fibrous - having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
  hempen
  tough resistant to cutting or chewing
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • fibrous (Adjective)
    Of or pertaining to fibre.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • fibrous (a.)
    Containing, or consisting of, fibers; as, the fibrous coat of the cocoanut; the fibrous roots of grasses.

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  • fibrous, adjective.

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