fibrous

adjective

fi·​brous ˈfī-brəs 

1

a

: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers

b

: characterized by fibrosis

c

: capable of being separated into fibers

a fibrous mineral

2

: tough, sinewy

fibrous texture

Synonyms

• stringy

Examples of fibrous in a Sentence

He had surgery to remove fibrous scar tissue in his knee.

thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb

Recent Examples on the Web

Most recipes will direct you to discard the dark green parts (the tough and fibrous leaves) or otherwise direct them to stock. —Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 25 Jan. 2025

Young ginger, which is less fibrous and sweeter than ginger that’s grown toward the end of the season, is preferred for ceviche. —Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024

The 28-year-old was born with amniotic band syndrome, a rare condition in which fibrous bands from the amniotic sac become tangled around parts of the developing fetus. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025

For over 25 years, Tasty Bite has been making convenient Indian meals ready in just a few minutes, with anti-inflammatory spices like cumin and turmeric, fibrous legumes and nutrient-rich vegetables. —Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

modification of Middle French fibreux, from fibre fiber

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing fibrous

• fibrous root

Kids Definition

fibrous

adjective

fi·​brous ˈfī-brəs 

1

: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers

2

: tough entry 1 sense 1b, stringy

Medical Definition

fibrous

adjective

fi·​brous ˈfī-brəs 

1

: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers

collagen is a fibrous protein

2

: characterized by fibrosis