/ˈfibra/ (FEE-brah)

Definitions

1. noun

a fiber or strand of a textile material, especially cotton or wool

“The fabric was made from a blend of cotton fibra and synthetic fibers.”

2. noun

a nerve fiber or a nerve cell

“The doctor examined the patient’s fibra to diagnose the cause of the numbness.”

3. noun

a thread or filament, especially of a plant or animal, that forms part of a larger structure

“The tree’s fibra supported the weight of its branches and leaves.”

4. noun

a part of a plant or an animal’s body, especially a filament or a thread, that is composed of cells

“The scientist studied the fibra of a plant’s stem to understand its growth process.”