roughage

/ˈrʌfɪdʒ/
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Definitions of roughage
  1. noun
    coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis
    synonyms: fiber, fibre
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    types:
    bran
    food prepared from the husks of cereal grains
    type of:
    food product, foodstuff
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
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