bran
noun
Pronunciation: /bræn/
Definition
The hard outer layer of cereal grains like wheat, oats, or rice that is removed during the milling process and often consumed for its high fiber content.
Examples
Eating a bowl of bran cereal every morning significantly improved his digestion.
The miller separated the bran from the flour to produce a finer white product.
Oat bran is widely recognized for its ability to help lower cholesterol levels.
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