Definition: A type of food that contains a lot of indigestible material, which helps with digestion and keeps the intestines healthy.

Example: Eating fruits and vegetables provides plenty of roughage for a healthy diet.

Definition: Describing laundry that has been dried but not pressed or smoothed out with an iron.

Example: After washing the clothes, I left them roughdried on the line.

Definition: A spicy sauce made from olive oil, garlic, and other ingredients, often served with seafood or as a condiment.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious rouille to accompany the fish dish.

Definition: A dish made by rolling a slice of meat around a filling and then cooking it, or a musical embellishment involving a quick series of notes sung to one syllable.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious roulade filled with spinach and cheese.

Definition: A small roll of items, often coins, that are wrapped in paper.

Example: He took out a rouleau of coins to pay for his groceries.

Definition: A mixture made from flour and fat that is cooked together and used to make soups or sauces thicker.

Example: The chef prepared a roux to add richness to the gumbo.

Definition: A simple dish made from peas and/or corn, often served as a stew or porridge.

Example: On cold days, we often enjoy a warm bowl of rubaboo for lunch.

Definition: Having a texture or consistency similar to rubber, often flexible and elastic.

Example: The rubbery texture of the candy made it fun to chew.

Definition: A type of pastry that is rolled and filled with sweet ingredients, often including fruit, nuts, or chocolate, and then baked until golden brown.

Example: She brought a plate of rugalach to the party, and everyone loved the sweet, flaky treats.

Definition: A type of pastry made from a dough that includes cream cheese, filled with ingredients like jam, nuts, or chocolate, and then rolled up and baked.

Example: She brought a plate of rugelach to the party, and everyone loved them.