draff

Meanings

• noun

  In the context of agriculture, draff refers to the coarse residue left after cereal grains have been crushed or ground. It is often used as fodder for livestock.

  - "The farmer fed the draff to his cows."
  - "The draff was spread on the fields as fertilizer."

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Variants

List of all variants of draff that leads to same result
draft , drafts , on draft , draftable , drafted , draftee , draftees , drafter , drafters , drafting , drafty , draught , draughted , draughtier , draughtiest , draughting , draughts , draughty , draft board , draft dodger , anti-draft , bank draft , dodge the draft , final draft

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Etymology

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Old English dræf, meaning 'driving, driving away, herd, cattle, or droves'. The term later came to refer to the coarse residue left after cereal grains were processed.

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Trivia

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1. Draff can also be used as a fuel source for generating heat or electricity.

2. In some parts of the world, draff is used as a component in the production of bioethanol.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bran: Bran is a byproduct of milling wheat and other cereals, similar to draff. It consists of the outer layers of the grain and is rich in fiber and nutrients.

2. Stover: Stover is another agricultural byproduct, consisting of the leaves, stalks, and other plant material remaining after the grain has been harvested. Like draff, it is often used as livestock feed.

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Culture

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Draff has been an essential part of agricultural practices for centuries, particularly in regions where livestock rearing is prevalent. It is often used as a cheap and abundant source of nutrition for cattle, goats, and other livestock.

How to Memorize "draff"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of coarse, grainy residue, like the leftovers after making porridge or cereal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'draff' with the image of a farmer feeding his livestock in a barn or pasture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Draff' stands for 'Dairy Residue After Farming'.

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