awn Synonyms
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awn Meaning
Wordnet
awn (n)
slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses
Webster
awn (n.)
The bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.
awn Sentence Examples
- The awn of the barley plant helps disperse its seeds by attaching to animal fur.
- The awned bracts of the oak tree provide protection for its acorns.
- The long awns on the foxtail grass give it its distinctive appearance.
- The awnless variety of wheat is preferred for making bread as it produces a smoother dough.
- The awns of the oats plant are sharp and can be irritating to the skin.
- The awned sepals of the rose flower give it a delicate and elegant appearance.
- The awniform stigma of the corn plant helps it capture pollen effectively.
- The awns on the clematis plant allow it to climb up walls and fences.
- The awned bristles of the hedgehog cactus provide protection against predators and the elements.
- The awns of the cattail plant are used in traditional weaving and basketry.
FAQs About the word awn
slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grassesThe bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.
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The awn of the barley plant helps disperse its seeds by attaching to animal fur.
The awned bracts of the oak tree provide protection for its acorns.
The long awns on the foxtail grass give it its distinctive appearance.
The awnless variety of wheat is preferred for making bread as it produces a smoother dough.
