gowan
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Noun — A daisy, especially the common daisy — a term still used in Scottish and northern English dialect.
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Etymology
A Scots dialect word, ultimately from Scottish Gaelic, whose deeper roots are uncertain.
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What does “gowan” mean?
The word “gowan” means a daisy, especially the common daisy — a term still used in Scottish and northern English dialect. In plain terms, an old Scots word for a daisy.
How do you pronounce “gowan”?
“Gowan” is pronounced GOH-uhn (/ˈɡəʊ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “gowan” in a sentence?
Here is “gowan” used in a sentence: “The children picked gowans from the meadow to make a chain.”
What part of speech is “gowan”?
“Gowan” is a noun.
Where does the word “gowan” come from?
The word “gowan” comes from Scottish Gaelic. A Scots dialect word, ultimately from Scottish Gaelic, whose deeper roots are uncertain.
How many meanings does “gowan” have?
“Gowan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a daisy, especially the common daisy — a term still used in Scottish and northern English dialect.