Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/aˈβena/

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Translation

oats

Word origin

From Latin avena ('oats, wild grass'), a word of uncertain earlier origin used by Roman writers for the cereal and its straw.

Origin
Latin
Root
avena

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralavenas

Examples

.

I have oats with milk for breakfast every morning.

.

Oats are very good for your health.

.

I added a little honey to the hot porridge.

¿ desayunar?

Would you rather have oats or toast for breakfast?

hechas .

These biscuits are made with oats and raisins.

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This word is part of lesson 99.