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 /roʊn/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
The cowboy rode a beautiful roan across the plains.
The herd included several red roans and a blue roan.

Adjective

1.

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

Example:
The beautiful roan mare stood gracefully in the pasture.
He preferred roan cattle for their distinctive coloring.
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