1. fibrous-rooted_begonia
noun. any of numerous begonias having fibrous rather than tuberous or rhizomatous roots.
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Words that Rhyme with Fibrous Tissue
- reissue
Example sentences of the word fibrous-tissue
1. Noun Phrase
The muscles in your body are connected to your bones by tough, fibrous tissues called tendons.
2. Noun Phrase
When the skin is injured, fibrous tissue grows over and replaces normal skin.
2. fibrous
adjective. ['ˈfaɪbrəs'] (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew.
Synonyms
- unchewable
- stringy
- sinewy
Antonyms
- edible
- delicate
- inexperienced
- weak
3. fibrous
adjective. ['ˈfaɪbrəs'] having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute.
Synonyms
- tough
Antonyms
- soft
- sensitive
4. tissue
noun. ['ˈtɪsˌjuː, ˈtɪʃuː'] part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function.
Synonyms
- organism
- band
- being
- animal tissue
- isthmus
Antonyms
- unknot
- untwist
- untwine
- unfasten
Etymology
- tissu (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. tissue
noun. ['ˈtɪsˌjuː, ˈtɪʃuː'] a soft thin (usually translucent) paper.
Synonyms
- paper
- toilet tissue
- toilet paper
- tissue paper
- rolling paper
- bathroom tissue
- Kleenex
- cigarette paper
Antonyms
- unweave
- outgo
- gross
- proximate
Etymology
- tissu (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. tissue
verb. ['ˈtɪsˌjuː, ˈtɪʃuː'] create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton.
Synonyms
- brocade
- plait
- net
- braid
- loom
- create from raw material
- web
- create from raw stuff
- twill
- weave
Antonyms
- stay in place
- uncover
- eukaryote
- prokaryote
Etymology
- tissu (Old French (842-ca. 1400))