Definition of Avena

1. Noun. Oats.

Exact synonyms: Genus Avena
Generic synonyms: Plant Genus
Group relationships: Family Graminaceae, Family Gramineae, Family Poaceae, Graminaceae, Gramineae, Grass Family, Poaceae
Member holonyms: Oat

Definition of Avena

1. n. A genus of grasses, including the common oat (Avena sativa); the oat grasses.

Medical Definition of Avena

1. A genus of grasses, including the common oat (Avena sativa); the oat grasses. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Avena

avatar
avatar
avatars
avaunt
avaunted
avaunting
avaunts
ave
avel
avellan
avellane
Avellis
Avellis' syndrome
avels
avena (current term)
Avena
avenacinase
avenacosidase
Avena barbata
Avena fatua
Avena sativa
Avene sterilis
avenge
avenge
avenged
avengeful
avenger
avenger
avengeress
avengers

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