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fibrous

fib·rous

UK/ˈfaɪbɹəs/ US/ˈfaɪbrʌs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

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

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2.

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

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Origin

From fibre + -ous.

Phrases

  • fibrous dysplasia

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