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

In the rare occurrence of distress, it might be caused by an intestinal blockage due to consuming the large, fibrous leaves. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024

In 2024, all the best independent horror games are rooted in the original PlayStation’s fibrous, lo-fi textures and long-nosed polygons. —Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024

Growing media are essentially porous, fibrous substances that may look like soil but don’t actually provide any nutrients. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024

Breast ultrasounds, which are often used when dense breasts make tumors hard to distinguish on mammograms, can more easily show the difference between tumors and healthy fibrous tissue, Bleicher says. —Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 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