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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
Origin: ME bran, bren < OFr bren
noun
Celt. Myth. a giant and king of ancient Britain
Origin: < ? Ir bran, raven
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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.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Old French
Origin: , of Celtic origin
.Related Forms:
- branˈny adjective
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.
Origin:
Origin: Welsh Brân
Origin: , from brân, raven
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