1. having awns; bearing long, bristle-like appendages on grain or grass
Usage: botanical term; commonly used in agriculture and botany

Examples

• The awny barley variety is prized for its distinctive appearance.
• Farmers often prefer awnless wheat over awny varieties for easier harvesting.
• The awny grass swayed in the wind, its bristles catching the sunlight.
• This awny grain has longer bristles than the standard cultivar.
• The field of awny rye created a shimmering effect across the landscape.