The persimmon is a sweet fruit, slightly spicy with a soft and sometimes fibrous texture.
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Fibrous
/ˈfaɪbɹəs/
Synonyms for "fibrous" (66 found)
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4 entrieshabit typematerial propertyroot system typetexture property
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6 entriesfibrous bandfibrous materialfibrous matrixfibrous proteinfibrous rootfibrous tissue
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Keratin is one of a family of fibrous structural proteins known as scleroproteins.
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Keratin is a fibrous protein produced by chordates. It may be found in hair, skin, claws, and wool.
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The fibrous bark can be used to make ropes.
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