First Known Use: 14th century
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bran
noun \ˈbran\
: the outer coat of the seed of a grain
Full Definition of BRAN
: the edible broken seed coats of cereal grain separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting
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Origin of BRAN
Middle English, from Anglo-French bren, bran
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bran
noun \ˈbran\
Definition of BRAN for Kids
: the broken coat of the seed of cereal grain separated (as by sifting) from the flour or meal
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bran
noun \ˈbran\
Medical Definition of BRAN
: the edible broken seed coats of cereal grain separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting
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