Brannier

/ˈbræniər/ adjective

Definition

More resembling or containing bran; more full of bran or grain husks.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'branny' (full of or resembling bran), using the comparative suffix '-er'.

Kelly Says

Before modern milling equipment, flour quality varied wildly—a 'brannier' batch of flour was actually considered superior by many because it contained more fiber and nutrients, even though wealthy people paid for the whitest, least branny flour.

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