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Bran

Verb / bræn / Another word for bran — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bran is the outer layer of a grain that is removed during the process of milling.

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Common collocations

  • wheat bran
  • oat bran
  • bran muffin
  • bran cereal
  • bran flakes
  • raw bran
  • all-bran cereal

Word family

noun bran

Usage note

Bran refers to the outer layer of cereal grains. It is often associated with health foods due to its high fiber content.

Example sentences

  1. The bakery uses bran in their bread recipe.
  2. I feed my chickens a diet that includes bran.
  3. Bran is a good source of fiber.
  4. The bran flakes cereal is my favorite breakfast food.
  5. The bran muffins are a healthy snack option.

Quotes

  • Bran thought about it. 'Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?' 'That is the only time a man can be brave,' his father told him. - George R.R. Martin
  • I'm not a princess, I'm a Khaleesi. - Daenerys Targaryen
  • The ink of the scholar is more sacred than the blood of the martyr. - Prophet Muhammad

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