avenaceous

/ˌævɪˈneɪʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of oats

“The avenaceous fields stretched far and wide.”

2. noun

a plant of the grass family, especially one of the genus Avena, such as oats

“The avenaceous plant was widely cultivated for its grains.”

Synonyms

  • oat-like
  • oatish

Antonyms

  • grainless
  • oat-free