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roughage

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌfɪdʒ/

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Definition of roughage

noun

[mass noun]
  • fibrous indigestible material in vegetable foodstuffs which aids the passage of food and waste products through the gut: fresh fruit and wholemeal bread are important sources of roughage in the diet
  • Farming coarse, fibrous fodder.

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