ROAN


Meaning of ROAN in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' r ō n also ' r ō - ə n

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle French, from Old Spanish roano

Date: 1530

: having the base color (as red, black, or brown) muted and lightened by admixture of white hairs <a roan horse> <a roan calf>

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