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- oat 1a
often attributive
1
a
: any of several grasses (genus Avena)
especially
: a widely cultivated cereal grass (A. sativa)
b
: a crop or plot of the oat
also
: the seed of an oat
—usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction
2
archaic
: a reed instrument made of an oat straw
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Wheat, rice, oat and barley Vegetables: Green beans, potatoes, carrots, beetroots, and radishes
Fruits: Bananas and apples
These foods are likely to contain higher levels of silicon dioxide.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
The state, which is a major provider of cheese, corn, milk, oats and potatoes, has seen more heat stress on its livestock and crops, according to the USDA.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
Zinc in Whole Grains Whole grains like oats, brown rice, 100% whole wheat bread, quinoa, and barley contain some zinc.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
They are simply halved and cored, which creates a handy and tasty vessel for the oat and walnut streusel topping mounded in their centers.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
The state, which is a major provider of cheese, corn, milk, oats and potatoes, has seen more heat stress on its livestock and crops, according to the USDA.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
Zinc in Whole Grains Whole grains like oats, brown rice, 100% whole wheat bread, quinoa, and barley contain some zinc.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
They are simply halved and cored, which creates a handy and tasty vessel for the oat and walnut streusel topping mounded in their centers.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Oat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oat. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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oat
noun
: a grain that is widely grown for its long loose clusters of seeds which are used for human food and for livestock feed
oaten
adjective
ˈōt-ᵊn
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