Meaning of the word roan in English

What does roan mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

roan

US /roʊn/

UK /rəʊn/

a horse or other animal having a coat of a main color thickly interspersed with white or gray hairs

Example:

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The cowboy rode a beautiful roan across the plains.

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The herd included several red roans and a blue roan.

Synonym:

dappled flecked mottled speckled

(of a horse or other animal) having a coat of a main color thickly interspersed with white or gray hairs

Example:

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The beautiful roan mare stood gracefully in the pasture.

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He preferred roan cattle for their distinctive coloring.

Synonym:

dappled flecked mottled speckled

Related Word:

roan antelope