fibrous

adjective
UK: /ˈfaɪ.brəs/
US: /ˈfaɪ.brəs/

  1. Containing or consisting of fibers.

    1. This plant has fibrous roots.
    2. The fibrous texture of the old rope made it unsuitable for climbing because of possible breaks.

  2. Resembling fiber; thread-like.

    1. The celery has a fibrous stem.
    2. The fibrous bands of scar tissue restricted his movement after the surgery on his leg.

Synonyms

stringy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fibrous" in English means: Containing or consisting of fibers., Resembling fiber; thread-like..

The phonetic transcription of "fibrous" is /ˈfaɪ.brəs/ in British English and /ˈfaɪ.brəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fibrous": stringy.

Example usage of "fibrous": "This plant has fibrous roots.". More examples on the page.