Of, resembling, or pertaining to fiber
“In particular, we find in the case of the full tree that the branches extend all round the axis, whereas in the leaf the fibrous veins all lie in one plane.”
Having a texture resembling fiber
“They gradually evolved to suit their environment, developing thicker coats to ward off the cold, and stronger jaws and teeth to chew the fibrous plants and roots.”
Of or pertaining to muscles
“When cut transversely, the rays of fibrous tissue also take on the appearance of nodules of fibrous tissue within the subcutaneous fat.”
Light or flimsy in structure or construction
Coarse and bristly in form and texture (resembling wires)
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