bran
bræn
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Definition of bran - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

grainTECH.outer layer of cereal grains separated during millingTECH.
  • Bran is often added to cereals for extra fiber.
  • Bran is used in baking to increase fiber content.
  • Farmers sell bran as animal feed.
chaff husk shell
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Expressions with bran

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wheat flake including the bran
I had bran flakes with milk for breakfast.
muffin made with bran for added fiber
I had a bran muffin for breakfast.
cereal made from bran and raisins
He eats raisin bran every morning for breakfast..
container filled with bran used in a game to draw prizes
Children excitedly reached into the bran tub at the fair..
completely new and unused
She wore a bran-new dress to the party.
to react quickly and decisively
He bolted to the bran when he saw the opportunity.

Origin of bran

Celtic, bran (chaff)

Terms with bran included in their meaning

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food
refined flour with bran and germ removed
processed grain
rice that has had its husk, bran, and germ removed
breakfast
small, round sweet bread often with fruit or bran
unprocessed
unrefined grains with bran germ and endosperm
food
made from whole grains including bran
cooking
bread made from wholemeal flour with bran and germ
processed grain
rice that has had its husk bran and germ removed
processed barley
barley grains with husk and bran removed and polished

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  1. French:son, ...
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  8. Arabic:نُخالَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוּבִּין, ...
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