noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of oat form-of, plural
2. 2
   A mass of oat plants (genus Avena, especially Avena sativa). plural, singular

   "Oats are in the north corner of the farm."

3. 3
   Seeds of an oat plant, especially prepared as food. plural, singular

   "Oats is a heart-healthy breakfast food."

Synonyms

All synonyms

alfilariabamboobarleybeach grassbeard grassbengal grass

Example

More examples

"Oats have long been food for horses and mules."

Related phrases

feel one's oatsget one's oatsknow one's oatssow one's wild oatsavena sativa

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