fibrous
UK: ˈfaɪbrəs | US: ˈfaɪbrəs
adj. consisting of or resembling fibers
adj. (biology) containing or characterized by fibrous tissue
fibrous = fibr<fiber> + ous<adjective suffix>
- fibr (from Latin fibra, meaning "fiber, filament")
- ous (suffix forming adjectives, indicating "full of" or "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word fibrous originates from the Latin fibra (fiber), which referred to thread-like structures in plants or animal tissues. The suffix -ous (from Latin -osus) was added in Middle English to form adjectives describing a characteristic (e.g., "full of fibers"). The term evolved to describe anything composed of or resembling fibers, particularly in biological contexts (e.g., fibrous tissue in anatomy).
The plant’s stem had a tough, fibrous texture.
Fibrous foods like celery aid digestion.
The meat was too fibrous to chew easily.
Fibrous materials are often used in textile production.
The doctor noted fibrous scarring in the X-ray.