First Known Use: 1530
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1roan
adjective \ˈrōn also ˈrō-ən\
Definition of ROAN
: 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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Origin of ROAN
Middle French, from Old Spanish roano
2roan
noun
Definition of ROAN
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
First Known Use of ROAN
1580
3roan
noun
Definition of ROAN
: sheepskin tanned with sumac and colored and finished to imitate morocco
Origin of ROAN
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1818
ROAN Defined for Kids
1roan
adjective \ˈrōn\
Definition of ROAN for Kids
: of a dark color (as black or brown) mixed with white <a roan horse>
2roan
noun
Definition of ROAN for Kids
: an animal (as a horse) with a dark-colored coat mixed with white
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