the broken outer coat, or husk, of grains of wheat, rye, oats, etc. separated from the flour after grinding, as by sifting
noun
Celt. Myth. a giant and king of ancient Britain
See bran in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(brăn)
noun
The outer layers of the grain of cereals such as wheat, removed during the process of milling and used as a source of dietary fiber.
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branˈny adjective
(brăn)
noun Mythology
A gigantic Celtic god and ruler of Britain. After he was mortally wounded in battle, his head was buried in London, where it served as a protection against invaders.