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roughage in Finnish

roughage in Finnish is karkearehu, rouhe, silppu — roughage means originally (archaic), garbage, rubbish, or waste; later (agriculture) the portions of a crop which are discarded, such as husks, stalks, etc.; also, agricultural waste such as weeds.

roughage in Finnish

karkearehu
noun
(agriculture) Coarse or rough plant material such as hay and silage used as animal fodder.
rouhe
noun
(agriculture) Coarse or rough plant material such as hay and silage used as animal fodder.
silppu
noun
(agriculture) Coarse or rough plant material such as hay and silage used as animal fodder.

What does "roughage" mean?

  1. noun Originally (archaic), garbage, rubbish, or waste; later (agriculture) the portions of a crop which are discarded, such as husks, stalks, etc.; also, agricultural waste such as weeds.
  2. noun Coarse or rough plant material such as hay and silage used as animal fodder.
  3. noun Substances, generally of plant origin, consisting mostly of complex carbohydrates which are undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract; dietary fibre.
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What is "roughage" in Finnish?

"roughage" in Finnish is karkearehu, rouhe, silppu. roughage means: Originally (archaic), garbage, rubbish, or waste; later (agriculture) the portions of a crop which are discarded, such as husks, stalks, etc.; also, agricultural waste such as weeds.

Are there other ways to say "roughage" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "roughage": karkearehu, rouhe, silppu.

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