Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for roughage
roughage
[ ruhf-ij ]
roughage
/ ˈrʌfɪdʒ /
noun
- the coarse indigestible constituents of food or fodder, which provide bulk to the diet and promote normal bowel function See also dietary fibre
- any rough or coarse material
Discover More
Example Sentences
Also they gave us roughage fur our hosses and wouldn't take pay fur none of it, indicatin' by signs that it was all a free gift.
From Project Gutenberg
I keep an abundance of roughage, usually shredded corn, before the cows all the time.
From Project Gutenberg
Bean straw is sometimes given as part of the roughage in Scotland, but not in England.
From Project Gutenberg
The skins make roughage and keep the alimentary tract active.
From Project Gutenberg
On the other hand, there are places where the minimum amount of roughage is wanted.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse