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wild oats
wild oatn.1. often wild oats Any of various oats that are not cultivated and are often weeds in cereal crops, especially Avena fatua.2. wild oats Misdeeds and indiscretions committed when young.wild oats pl n slang the indiscretions of youth, esp dissoluteness before settling down (esp in the phrase sow one's wild oats) Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  wild oats - any of various plants of the genus Uvularia having yellowish drooping bell-shaped flowersbellwort, merry bellsflower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossomsgenus Uvularia, Uvularia - genus of perennial rhizomatous herb of southern and southeastern United Statescornflower, strawflower, Uvularia grandiflora - plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried |
wild oats
wild oatsThe youthful rebelliousness or promiscuity that one partakes in before settling down. Most commonly used in the phrase "sow (one's) wild oats." Bill and I had to break up because I was looking to get married, and he just wanted to sow his wild oats! You can't sow your wild oats forever! Soon, you'll want a wife and a house, and you'll regret the things you're doing now.See also: oat, wildwild oats, to sow one'sTo behave foolishly and indulge in excess while one is young. The term has been around since at least the late sixteenth century. It alludes to sowing inferior wild grain instead of superior cultivated grain, analogous here to sexual promiscuity, and suggests that one will eventually outgrow such foolishness. As Thomas Hughes wrote in Tom Brown at Oxford (1861), “A young fellow must sow his wild oats,” but he then adds, “You can make nothing but a devil’s maxim of it.”See also: sow, wildwild oats
 oats oatsGrass that grows to 4ft. Seeds used to make classic “oatmeal” breakfast porridge. Nourishes and restores the body from illness, nervous conditions, lowers blood sugar because of its fiber content. Strengthens blood vessels, due to silica content, preventing insulin damage. High in soluble fiber, so it lowers cholesterol. Good for reproductive organs. Vitamins A, B complex, C, E, G, K, calcium, chromium, cobalt, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, tin, and protease inhibitors. Antidepressant, nervine used for spasms, relaxing nerves, reducing inflammation, antioxidant, diuretic, endocrine glands, estrogen deficiency, strengthens bones and other tissues, stabilizes blood sugar levels, anti-viral, anti-tumor (protease inhibitors), antibacterial, lowers blood pressure, thyroid problems, drug withdrawal and hyperactivity, laxative, diuretic. Oatgrass feeds intestinal flora (probiotics). Good for skin problems. The seeds also contain a cancer fighting compound called, "b-sitosterol," a natural remedy to prevent tumor formation. Roasted oat grass seeds can be used as a coffee substitute with less caffeine. Oatmeal added to baths or made into poultices is a folk remedy for dry, itchy skin and eczema.MedicalSeeOATSwild oats
Related to wild oats: sow wild oatsSynonyms for wild oatsnoun any of various plants of the genus Uvularia having yellowish drooping bell-shaped flowersSynonymsRelated Words- flower
- genus Uvularia
- Uvularia
- cornflower
- strawflower
- Uvularia grandiflora
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