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bran definition
bran (bran)
noun
the broken outer coat, or husk, of grains of wheat, rye, oats, etc. separated from the flour after grinding, as by sifting
Etymology: ME bran, bren < OFr bren
Bran definition
Bran (bran)
noun
Celt. Myth. a giant and king of ancient Britain
Etymology: < ? Ir bran, raven
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bran Usage Examples
Converse of object
- eat: As if eating bran would make you healthier anyway.
Preposition: for
- bowel: I've even come across a dietician recommending wheat bran for irritable bowel.
Adjective modifier
- raw: Also, raw bran can simply clog up the gut, making constipation more likely.
Modifies a noun
- muffin: For the record, I haven't had a bran muffin, ice cream or a diet soft drink in years.
Noun used with modifier
- oat: Corn bran is the best, followed by wheat bran, and then oat bran.
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