Definition

Having many fibers or being made of fibers, often making something tough or stringy.

Example

The fibrous tissue in the meat made it difficult to chew.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that new pasta made from fibrous vegetables?

No, I haven't! Does it taste good?

Yeah, it's surprisingly delicious and really healthy too.

I should give it a shot; I love trying new, fibrous foods!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fibrous → It is formed from "fiber" (from Latin "fibra", meaning a thread or filament) and "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "fibrous" means full of fibers or having a thread-like structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fiber' as a thread, and remember that 'fibrous' describes something that is full of threads or fibers.

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