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roughage in German

roughage in German is Raufutter — 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 German

Raufutter
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 German?

"roughage" in German is Raufutter. 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.

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