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fibrous

UK
/ˈfaɪ.brəs/
US
/ˈfaɪ.brəs/

Translations

fibrousadjective
more fibrous
Comp.
most fibrous
Super.
UK
/ˈfaɪ.brəs/
US
/ˈfaɪ.brəs/
The fibrous texture of the plant made it difficult to chew.
La texture fibreuse de la plante rendait la mastication difficile.
Additional translations
fibreuxSe dit surtout d’une matière ou d’un tissu riche en fibres, notamment en contexte biologique.
filandreuxS’emploie surtout pour une texture dure, grasse ou difficile à mâcher, notamment pour la viande.
Synonyms
wiry
threadlike
stringy
tendinous
filamentous

Definitions

fibrousadjective
Containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers.
The fibrous texture of the plant made it difficult to chew.
Having a tough, stringy structure.
The fibrous meat required a longer cooking time to become tender.
Relating to or characterized by fibers, especially in a biological context.
The fibrous tissue in the body provides structural support to organs.
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