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branny

[ bran-ee ]

adjective

, bran·ni·er, bran·ni·est.
  1. of, containing, or like bran.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of branny1

First recorded in 1525–35; bran + -y 1

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Example Sentences

The skin is rough with white branny scales, which are full of chinks; often moist beneath, and itching.

Herpes consists of gregarious spreading excoriations, which are succeeded by branny scales or scabs.

We have already seen that the more branny portions of the grain also contain a much larger percentage of mineral matter.

Not only did they contain a minimum of branny and fibrous matters, but they were also the driest that could be found.

They are generally followed by branny desquamation of the cuticle in the position they have occupied.

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