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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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