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Fibrous

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Meanings of Fibrous

Adjective

  • Made of thin, stringy parts called fibres.
  • Having a lot of fibres, like some foods that are good for your tummy.

Explanation of the word: Fibrous

Fibrous means something that has lots of thin, stringy parts. Like when you pull apart a piece of meat and see the long strings, that's fibrous!

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Translations for the word: Fibrous

hindi
रेशेदार (Reshedar)

Reshedar

रेशेदार (Reshedar)

Reshedar

तंतुयुक्त (Tantuyukt)

Tantuyukt

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Fibrous

What does 'fibrous' mean?
The word 'fibrous' means something that is made of fibers or has a lot of fibers in it. For example, some plants and foods are fibrous because they have long, stringy parts.
How do you pronounce 'fibrous'?
You pronounce 'fibrous' like this: 'FYE-brus'. The first part sounds like 'fibe' and the second part sounds like 'rus'.
What is the origin of the word 'fibrous'?
The word 'fibrous' comes from the Latin word 'fibra', which means 'fiber'. It has been used in English since the 15th century.
What is the meaning of 'fibrous' in Hindi?
The word 'fibrous' in Hindi is 'तंतुयुक्त' (Tantuyukt).