fi´brous|ness

fi´brous|ness
fi|brous «FY bruhs», adjective.
1. made up of fibers; having fibers.
2. like fiber; stringy.
3. having a splintery or threadlike surface when fractured: »

fibrous minerals.

fi´brous|ly, adverb.
fi´brous|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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