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fibrous

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  1. 1. a. Containing, or consisting of, fibers; as, the fibrous coat of the cocoanut; the fibrous roots of grasses. Source: opted
  2. 2. adj. having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute Source: wordnet
  3. 3. adj. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew Source: wordnet
  4. 4. Containing, or consisting of, fibers; as, the fibrous coat of the cocoanut; the fibrous roots of grasses. -- Fi"brous*ness, n. Source: webster
  5. 5. Containing, or consisting of, fibers; as, the fibrous coat ofthe cocoanut; the fibrous roots of grasses.-- Fi"brous*ness, n. Source: adambom
  6. 6. j:100 s. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew Source: ecdict

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