He had surgery to remove fibrous scar tissue in his knee.
thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb
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The resulting fibrous slurry is claimed to be much like the pulp used in paper-making.—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025 Eating more fibrous foods at the same time can also help boost your overall tolerance while of course providing all the digestive perks of the real deal.—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 Feb. 2025 That can include adding more fibrous foods to the diet or taking fiber supplements.—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025 Coir, a fibrous material made from by-products of coconut husks; it is often used as a substitute for peat.
Vermiculite, a fine, puffed, gold flecks mica, which helps with drainage.—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fibrous
Word History
Etymology
modification of Middle French fibreux, from fibre fiber
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