| 释义 |
fi·brous
\ˈfībrəs\ adjective
Etymology: French fibreux, from fibre fiber (from Latin fibra) + -eux -ous
1.
a. : containing, consisting of, or like fibers
< fibrous roots >
< the fibrous husk of a coconut >
< fibrous proteins >
b. : characterized by fibrosis
c. : capable of being separated into fibers
< a fibrous mineral >
also : breaking in a manner that exposes needlelike grains
2. : possessing body, strength, or toughness : sinewy, hardened
• fi·brous·ly adverb
• fi·brous·ness noun -es |