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Fibrous
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fybrus
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Simple meaning
What does Fibrous mean?
made of fibers or stringy parts
Dictionary definition
Made of fibers or having a stringy texture.
Example sentences
Fibrous in a sentence
easy
Celery has a fibrous texture.
medium
The rope was strong and fibrous.
hard
Some plants have fibrous roots that spread through the soil.
Synonyms
Words like Fibrous
stringyMade of long thin parts.
threadlikeThin and shaped like threads.
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Practice 1
What does fibrous mean?
Fibrous means made of fibers or stringy parts.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fibrous?
Stringy is close in meaning to fibrous in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fibrous?
Smooth contrasts with fibrous.
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