FIBROUS

fibrous, sinewy, stringy, unchewable

(adjective) (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew

hempen, fibrous

(adjective) having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

fibrous (comparative more fibrous, superlative most fibrous)

Of or pertaining to fibre.

Containing many fibres - referring mainly to food.

Source: Wiktionary


Fi"brous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. fibreux.]

Definition: Containing, or consisting of, fibers; as, the fibrous coat of the cocoanut; the fibrous roots of grasses.

– Fi"brous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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