bran

UK
/bræn/
US
/bræn/

Translations

brannoun
brans
pl
Bran is often used as a dietary fiber supplement.
Отруби часто используются в качестве добавки пищевых волокон.
Synonyms
coarse flour
branadjective
UK
/bræn/
US
/bræn/
Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘made with or containing bran’

Definitions

brannoun
The outer layer of cereal grains such as wheat, rice, and oats, which is removed during the milling process.
Bran is often added to breakfast cereals to increase their fiber content.
A byproduct of milling, consisting of the seed coat, germ, and other parts of the grain, used as a food additive or in animal feed.
Farmers often use bran as a nutritious supplement in livestock feed.
branadjective
Made from or containing bran.
I prefer bran muffins to chocolate ones.