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Fibrous

/fˈaɪbrəs/
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(adj) Of or pertaining to fibre.

The persimmon is a sweet fruit, slightly spicy with a soft and sometimes fibrous texture.
Keratin is one of a family of fibrous structural proteins known as scleroproteins.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Celery has a very ____ texture, which some people find unpleasant to eat unless it is cooked first.

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