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fibrous
fi·brous [ fbrəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. consisting of fibers: consisting of or resembling fibers
2. in elongated threads: describes a mineral that crystallizes in thin elongated threads, e.g. asbestos

fi·brous·ly adverb
fi·brous·ness noun
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