Avena: meaning, definitions and examples

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avena

 

[ หˆeษช.vษช.nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botany cereal

Avena refers to a genus of plants in the grass family, commonly known as oats. These plants are cultivated for their seeds, which are a popular food source for both humans and livestock. Oats are valued for their nutritional content and health benefits, including being high in fiber and beneficial for heart health.

Synonyms

cereal, grain, oats

Examples of usage

  • Avena sativa is the most commonly cultivated species of oats.
  • Many farmers grow Avena to produce high-quality animal feed.
  • Oatmeal is made primarily from Avena grains.

Translations

Translations of the word "avena" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aveia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคŸเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hafer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ oat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะฒััะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owies

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avoine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ avena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yulaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดูˆูุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oves

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oves

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‡•้บฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oves

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผyรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avena

Etymology

The term 'Avena' originates from Latin, where it means 'oats'. The genus Avena, within the Poaceae family, was first described in scientific literature by the botanist Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. Linnaeus's classification system helped to establish a systematic approach to naming and organizing plant species. Oats have a long agricultural history, dating back thousands of years, and have been a staple crop in various cultures due to their versatility as food for both humans and animals. The cultivation of oats spread throughout Europe and into Asia, becoming increasingly significant in agriculture. Today, Avena is recognized not only for its soil-conserving properties but also for its health benefits.