adj
Roan
ROH-uhn
Roan (adj) means describing an animal's coat, especially a horse's, that has a solid base colour mixed with white hairs throughout. Example: “She rode a roan mare with a striking reddish-grey coat.”
adj
1
Describing an animal's coat, especially a horse's, that has a solid base colour mixed with white hairs throughout.
"She rode a roan mare with a striking reddish-grey coat."
noun
1
A horse or other animal with this kind of speckled coat.
"The roan led the pack across the field."
How to use Roan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA coat colour on horses (and some cattle) where white hairs are evenly mixed through a darker base colour.
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- Plural
- roans
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Etymology
From French roan, likely from a Spanish word ultimately tracing back to a Germanic root for "red."
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What does “Roan” mean?
The word “Roan” means describing an animal's coat, especially a horse's, that has a solid base colour mixed with white hairs throughout. In plain terms, a coat colour on horses (and some cattle) where white hairs are evenly mixed through a darker base colour.
How do you pronounce “Roan”?
“Roan” is pronounced ROH-uhn (/ˈɹoʊ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Roan” in a sentence?
Here is “Roan” used in a sentence: “She rode a roan mare with a striking reddish-grey coat.”
What part of speech is “Roan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Roan” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Roan” come from?
The word “Roan” comes from French. From French roan, likely from a Spanish word ultimately tracing back to a Germanic root for "red.".
How many meanings does “Roan” have?
“Roan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: describing an animal's coat, especially a horse's, that has a solid base colour mixed with white hairs throughout.
