Phrase guide

natural fiber

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An organic fiber that is obtained naturally, notably from a plant or animal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Sheep and flax produce the natural fibers wool and linen.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

fiber derived from plants or animals

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: natural fibre

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fiber, fibre

Narrower terms: pandanus, New Zealand cotton, bowstring hemp, bast, bast fiber, animal fiber, animal fibre, plant fiber, plant fibre, staple, staple fiber, staple fibre

History

Etymology

From natural + fiber.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: natuurvezel — fiber which is obtained naturally
  • Dutch: natuurlijke vezel — fiber which is obtained naturally
  • Finnish: luonnonkuitu — fiber which is obtained naturally
  • French: fibre naturel — fiber which is obtained naturally
  • German: Naturfaser — fiber which is obtained naturally
  • Italian: fibra naturale — fiber which is obtained naturally
  • Russian: приро́дное волокно́ (priródnoje voloknó) — fiber which is obtained naturally