I. ˈrōn also ˈrō-ən 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
II. noun
Date: 1580
1. : an animal (as a horse) with a roan coat — usually used of a red roan when unqualified
2. : the color of a roan horse — used especially when the base color is red
III. noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1818
: sheepskin tanned with sumac and colored and finished to imitate morocco