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 Definitions of wild oat  [ˈwaɪld lɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'wild oat' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) wild oat
any uncultivated species of Avena, esp. a common weedy grass, A. fatua, resembling the cultivated oat.

2.  wild oat
sow one's wild oats, to have a youthful fling at reckless and indiscreet behavior.

Etymology:  (1490–1500)

Definition of 'wild oat' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) wild oat, wild oat grass, Avena fatua
common in meadows and pastures

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