roughage
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rough·age

noun \ˈrə-fij\

Definition of ROUGHAGE

: fiber 1d; also : food containing much indigestible material acting as fiber

First Known Use of ROUGHAGE

1864

rough·age

noun \ˈrəf-ij\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ROUGHAGE

: fiber 2; also : food (as bran) containing much indigestible material acting as fiber

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