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sea oats

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any species of oat-like grasses that can tolerate salty and alkaline conditions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: seaside oats, araña, arroz de costa

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any species of oat-like grasses that can tolerate salty and alkaline conditions.

Uniola paniculata, native to the Gulf and southeastern coasts of the United States.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: seaside oats, araña, arroz de costa

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

Similar-looking species, such as Chasmanthium latifolium

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: uniola wiechowata — Uniola paniculata
  • Spanish: araña — Uniola paniculata