awned
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɔːnd/
Definition
Possessing a bristle-like appendage or beard, typically found on the husks of grasses or cereals.
Examples
Many wild varieties of barley are heavily awned to protect the seeds from hungry birds.
The researcher identified the specimen by its distinctively awned glumes.
Farmers often prefer awnless wheat varieties because the awned types can be prickly to handle during harvest.
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