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roughage

[ruhf-ij] / ˈrʌf ɪdʒ /


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The effects of fibre were first discovered in the 1970s, when it was believed that fibre was just "hard roughage stuff" that helped our bodies get rid of waste, explains Whelan.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026

Awards season always brings a parade of Very Important Cinema to theaters, most of which have the appeal of roughage.

From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024

Therefore, the digestive system must be able to handle large amounts of roughage and break down the cellulose.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

His diet includes mostly carbohydrates, "nightshade" vegetables, MSG, and coffee, for legumes, whole grains, roughage, and a small percent of lean meat.

From Fox News ● Jan. 27, 2021

The idle horse will do well on less grain and more roughage.

From Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry by Pratt Food Co.


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