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Definition of bran

bran

/bræn/
bran
Plural:brans
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Adjective:branny
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• noun

1

The broken outer protective layer of cereal grains, such as wheat, oats, or rice, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting and used as a source of dietary fiber or livestock feed.

Example

"Adding a spoonful of oat bran to your morning yogurt is an easy way to increase your daily fiber intake."

• Rhymes for bran

• Nearby Words

bralette
bramble
brambling
bran
branch
branchless
branchlet

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'bren', meaning the husk of grain or refuse, likely of Gaulish (Celtic) origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bran. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bran
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