1. lacking awns; (of grain or grass) without the long, bristle-like appendages that extend from the grain or seed head
Usage: botanical/agricultural term

Examples

• The farmer selected awnless varieties of barley for easier harvesting.
• Awnless wheat is often preferred in commercial grain production.
• The awnless grain heads were smooth to the touch.
• Modern breeding programs have developed many awnless cultivars.
• Unlike bearded varieties, awnless oats are simpler to process.