Associations to the word «Fibrous»

Wiktionary

FIBROUS, adjective. Of or pertaining to fibre.
FIBROUS DYSPLASIA, noun. (medicine) The replacement of an area of bone by fibrous tissue; often linked with premature sexual development as part of a syndrome

Dictionary definition

FIBROUS, adjective. Having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute.
FIBROUS, adjective. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley