furfurousadj.
/ˈfəːfjʊərəs/ Resembling bran; containing bran or bran-like particles; made of bran.
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the world > health and disease > ill health > a disease > disorders of internal organs > urinary disorders > [adjective] > calculus or sediment
furfurous1547
calculating1607
gravelly1607
gravelish1757
lithic1797
the world > food and drink > food > corn, cereals, or grain > bran > [adjective] > full of bran
sivedya1400
furfurous1822
1547 A. Borde Breuiary of Helthe ii. f. xxvv A furfurouse water or vrine that is lyke as bran were in it.
1745 J. Mitchell in Philos. Trans. 1744–5 (Royal Soc.) 43 144 Furfurous Desquammations.
1822 S. Smith Wks. (1867) I. 359 Furfurous bread and the water of the pool constitute his food.
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