branny
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
We have already seen that the more branny portions of the grain also contain a much larger percentage of mineral matter.
From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Harry Snyder
"Jack," she said one night, "go over in the morning to the fair to sell the branny cow."
From Stories to Read or Tell from Fairy Tales and Folklore by Ada Budell
As the rash subsides the skin is left rough, and by degrees scales off, often in large flakes from the hands and feet, but elsewhere in a sort of branny scales.
From The Mother's Manual of Children's Diseases by Charles West
Coarsely ground, sharp branny particles in bread irritate the intestines, and cause excessive waste of nutriment; but finely ground wheatmeal is free from this objection, and is beneficial in preventing constipation.
From The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition by A. W. Duncan
The inner skin or branny parts of wheat contain a moisty quality, which is opening and cleansing, while the fine floury parts afford more nourishment.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Mary Eaton
