n.
Pronunciation: ' o ̇ n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English agen, from Old Norse ỏ gn; akin to Old High German agana awn, Old English ecg edge ― more at EDGE
Date: 12th century
: one of the slender bristles that terminate the glumes of the spikelet in some cereal and other grasses
– awned \ ' o ̇ nd \ adjective
– awn · less \ ' o ̇ n-l ə s \ adjective