Noun
A genus of grasses, including the common oat (Avena sativa); the oat grasses.
Source: Webster's dictionaryOrigin The wild ancestor of Avena sativa and the closely related minor crop, A. byzantina, is the hexaploid wild oat A. sterilis. Source: Internet
“The preserve is quickly becoming very full of plant life in so many different forms,” Manorhaven Mayor Jim Avena said. Source: Internet
Origin of “Sowing Your Wild Oats”: Avena fatua, a species of grass in the oat genus, has been referred to as ‘wild oats’ for centuries. Source: Internet
“This initiative is an excellent demonstration of our commitment to improving our village,” Avena said. Source: Internet