'Fibrous' definitions:
Definition of 'fibrous'
From: WordNet
adjective
Having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute [syn: hempen, fibrous]
adjective
Definition of 'Fibrous'
From: GCIDE
- Fibrous \Fi"brous\ (f[imac]"br[u^]s), a. [Cf. F. fibreux.] Containing, or consisting of, fibers; as, the fibrous coat of the cocoanut; the fibrous roots of grasses. -- {Fi"brous*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'fibrous'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- capillary,
- cartilaginous,
- chewy,
- cirrose,
- cirrous,
- cohesive,
- coriaceous,
- durable,
- fibered,
- fibroid,
- flagelliform,
- flossy,
- funicular,
- gossamery,
- gristly,
- hairlike,
- hairy,
- hard,
- hardy,
- lasting,
- leatherlike,
- leathery,
- ligamental,
- resistant,
- ropy,
- silky,
- sinewy,
- stiff,
- stringy,
- strong,
- stubborn,
- taeniate,
- taeniform,
- tenacious,
- threadlike,
- thready,
- tough,
- tough as leather,
- untiring,
- vigorous,
- viscid,
- wiry