oat grass
"Oat grass" encompasses various grasses that resemble oats and are often used in agriculture and as nutritional supplements.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)Any of several grasses that resemble oats, including species from the genera Arrhenatherum, Avenula, Danthonia, and Trisetum.
Example
- Researchers are studying different species of oat grass to improve forage quality.
B2Agriculture
(technical)A grass often used as forage for livestock, known for its oat-like seeds.
Example
- Farmers often plant oat grass to provide nutritious feed for their animals.
B2Nutrition
(informal)The young shoots of the oat plant, used in health supplements and smoothies.
Example
- Adding oat grass to your smoothie can boost its nutritional value.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "oat grass":
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