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fibro

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌɪbrəʊ/
Definition of fibro

noun (plural fibros)

[mass noun] Australian
  • a mixture of sand, cement, and cellulose fibre, used in sheets for building.
  • [count noun] a house constructed mainly of fibro sheets.

Origin:

1950s: abbreviation of fibro-cement

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