Definitions

1. noun

The hard outer layer of a grain, especially wheat, rye, or oats, which is removed in milling to produce flour.

“She baked a delicious loaf of bread with bran and whole wheat flour.”

2. noun

A coarse, brownish-yellow powder obtained by grinding the outer layers of grains.

“He added bran to his oatmeal for extra fiber and nutrition.”

3. verb

To remove the bran from (grains) or to separate the bran from other parts of a grain.

“The mill branched the wheat to produce fine flour.”