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Oat: meaning, definitions and examples

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oat

 

[ oสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food grain

Oats are a type of cereal grain that are commonly used for food. They are known for their high nutritional value, particularly their fiber content and essential vitamins and minerals. Oats can be consumed in various forms, including whole oats, rolled oats, and oat flour. In addition to being a popular breakfast food, they are also used in baking and as an ingredient in many recipes. The versatility of oats makes them a staple in many diets around the world.

Synonyms

avena, corn, grain

Examples of usage

  • I like to start my day with oatmeal.
  • She added oats to her smoothie for extra nutrition.
  • They used oat flour to make gluten-free cookies.

Translations

Translations of the word "oat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aveia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hafer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gandum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะฒััะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owies

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒˆ้บฆ

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 yulaf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avena

Etymology

The word 'oat' comes from the Old English 'ฤta', which is related to the Dutch 'haverv', the Old High German 'aha', and the Latin 'avena'. This term has its roots in Proto-Germanic *ahwaz, which refers to the grain itself. Oats have been cultivated for thousands of years, originally as a weed in the fields of wheat and barley. Throughout history, they were used primarily as animal fodder until they gained popularity as a human food source. By the Middle Ages, oats were being consumed more widely in Europe, particularly in Scotland and Ireland, where they became a dietary staple due to their adaptability and hardiness. Today, oats are celebrated not just for their nutritional benefits but also for their role in various culinary traditions worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,239, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.