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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOats
/oʊts/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of cereal grain that is commonly used for food, especially as oatmeal or in baked goods.
"Many people enjoy a warm bowl of oats for breakfast." - 2
The seeds of the oat plant, often used as animal feed.
"Farmers often use oats to feed their livestock."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'oats' originates from the Old English 'ahta', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*ahtwō', meaning 'oat'. The term has evolved through various languages, including Latin 'avena', reflecting the grain's long history as a staple food in Europe and its agricultural significance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oats" is said worldwide
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avoine
Transliteration: avwan
"L'avoine est un ingrédient populaire dans les petits déjeuners."
Hafer
Transliteration: hafer
"Hafer ist eine gesunde Wahl für das Frühstück."
avena
Transliteration: ah-veh-nah
"L'avena è spesso utilizzata nei biscotti."
avena
Transliteration: ah-veh-nah
"La avena es un desayuno nutritivo."
aveia
Transliteration: ah-vay-ah
"A aveia é rica em fibras."
जई
Transliteration: jai
"जई का दलिया नाश्ते में बहुत लोकप्रिय है।"
燕麦
Transliteration: yànmài
"燕麦是健康的早餐选择。"
귀리
Transliteration: gwi-ri
"귀리는 아침 식사로 인기가 많습니다."
オーツ
Transliteration: ōtsu
"オーツは栄養価の高い朝食です。"
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