fibre
noun/ˈfaɪbər/
Frequency rank: #6,261 most common English word
Meaning
a thread-like substance found in plants that aids digestion and cannot be digested by the body.
Example sentence
You should eat plenty of vegetables because they are rich in fibre.
Synonyms & related words
- roughage
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