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wild oats

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun wild oat has 1 sense
  1. wild oat, wild oat grass, Avena fatua - common in meadows and pastures
    --1 is a kind of flower; oat; flower; oat
    --1 is a member of Uvularia, genus Uvularia
    --1 has particulars: strawflower, cornflower, Uvularia grandiflora

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Wild Oats

Description:

Wild oats refer to a type of grass (Avena fatua) that grows as a weed in agricultural fields. It is also commonly used to describe a period of youthful indiscretion characterized by adventurous and reckless behavior.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Phrase

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: A type of grass that grows as a weed in cultivated fields.
  2. Example Sentence: Farmers need to prevent the growth of wild oats in their crops to ensure optimal yield.

  3. Phrase: Refers to a period of youth characterized by adventurous and reckless behavior.
  4. Example Sentence: He went through a phase of sowing his wild oats before settling down and starting a family.

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