awn
Произношение: [ɔːn]
Слово
Контекст: «botany»
(noun) Awn is a long, thin part that sticks out from some plants, especially grasses. It's like a tiny hair that helps the plant with seed dispersal.
Пример
The grass had long awns that waved gently in the wind.
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The plant without awns looked plain and less interesting.
Пример
Do you know why some plants have awns?
Контекст: «animal biology»
(noun) Awn can also refer to a bristle or stiff hair, especially found on some animals. These can help protect the animals or make them look bigger to predators.
Пример
The horse had long, shiny awns that made it look majestic.
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Without awns, the animal's coat looked dull and less healthy.
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What purpose do the awns on that animal serve?
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