Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
awn
Noun
/ɔːn/
Definition
A slender, hair-like appendage or bristle found on the seeds or flowers of certain plants, such as grasses.
Examples
- The grass seeds were equipped with long awns that caught in the fur of passing animals.
- She admired the awns of the barley as they swayed gently in the breeze.
- Many species of wild plants rely on awns to help spread their seeds across the land.
Meaning
An awn is a structure that helps in the dispersal of seeds and can also play a role in protecting the seed during its development.
Synonyms
- bristle
- hair
- filament
