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lown

adjective \ˈlau̇n, ˈlün\

Definition of LOWN

dial
:  calm, quiet
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Origin of LOWN

Middle English (Scots) lowne
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to LOWN

Synonyms
halcyon, hushed, calm [dialect], peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, still, stilly, tranquil, untroubled
Antonyms
agitated, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled

Rhymes with LOWN

brown, clown, crown, down, drown, frown, gown, noun, town

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