Vocabulary Spotlight
Awn
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: बालियां (Baaliyan) – A bristle-like structure found on certain grains like wheat and barley, helping in seed dispersal.
Pronunciation
[awn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Spine – कांटा (Kaanta)
Related Words
Wheat – गेहूं (Gehu)
Grain – अनाज (Anaaj)
Word Origin
“Awn” shabd Old English ke “agen” se aaya hai, jo ki ek bristle ya pointed structure ko describe karta tha, jise specially grains par dekha ja sakta hai.
– The word “Awn” comes from Old English “agen,” referring to a bristle or pointed structure often seen on grains.
Word Family
Noun: Awn – बालियां (Baaliyan)
Adjective: Awned – बालियों से युक्त (Baaliyon se yukt)
Usage Examples
1. Khet mein gehu ke plants ke awns hawa mein hil rahe the.
– The awns of the wheat plants were swaying in the wind.
2. Barley ke awns beej ko aasani se zameen mein girne mein madad karte hain.
– The awns of barley help the seeds fall easily into the soil.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein kheti ke kaam mein, awn jaisi structures ka role beej ke falav aur faile mein dekha jata hai, jo kisanon ke liye ek common observation hai.
In Context
Awn ko grain plants ke context mein jaana jata hai aur yeh mostly scientific ya agricultural discussions mein use hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Awn” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Awn” shabd ka origin kis bhasha mein hai?