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Roughage Definition & Meaning

roughage
noun
  1. coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis

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What does roughage mean?
coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis
What part of speech is roughage?
Roughage is a noun.

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