roughage in Malay

Malay words for roughage

substances which are undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract — see also dietary fibre

pelawas

English meaning of roughage

1. noun Originally (archaic), garbage, rubbish, or waste; later (agriculture) the portions of a crop which are discarded, such as husks, stalks, etc.; also, agricultural waste such as weeds.
2. noun Coarse or rough plant material such as hay and silage used as animal fodder.
3. noun Substances, generally of plant origin, consisting mostly of complex carbohydrates which are undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract; dietary fibre.

Full definition of roughage

Synonyms of roughage

• roughness

roughage in other languages

• roughage in Hindi
• roughage in Tamil
• roughage in Urdu

Questions about roughage in Malay

What is the meaning of roughage in Malay?

Roughage in Malay is pelawas.

Apakah maksud roughage dalam bahasa Melayu?

Roughage: pelawas.

What does roughage mean in English?

Roughage means originally (archaic), garbage, rubbish, or waste; later (agriculture) the portions of a crop which are discarded, such as husks, stalks, etc.; also, agricultural waste such as weeds.