Awn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɔːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Awn is a noun meaning The bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.
Meaning
The bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.
Example Sentences
In one exotic genus, Aristida, the awn is compound, having three forks or branches; another exotic genus, Pappophorum, is remarkable in having the flowering glume armed with a dozen or more awns.
Word Forms
- awns
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sunshade, sunblind, bristle, arista, beard, threeawn.
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