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awny

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɔːni/
  • rhymes with -ɔːni

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having awns; bearded, bristly

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

having awns i.e. bristlelike or hairlike appendages on the flowering parts of some cereals and grasses

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • awned wheatgrass

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: awned

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From awn + -y.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: colgach — having awns