rowan
Rowan (noun) means a small deciduous tree with clusters of white flowers and bright orange-red berries, also called the mountain ash. Example: “The rowan tree outside the cottage was thick with red berries in autumn.”
How to use rowan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the rowan tree, known for red berries, or a modern unisex first name.
Word forms
rowans plural
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The _____ tree outside the cottage was thick with red berries in autumn.
Etymology
From Old Norse reynir, referring to the tree, related to a root meaning "red" (from its berries).
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What does “rowan” mean?
The word “rowan” means a small deciduous tree with clusters of white flowers and bright orange-red berries, also called the mountain ash. In plain terms, either the rowan tree, known for red berries, or a modern unisex first name.
How do you pronounce “rowan”?
“Rowan” is pronounced ROH-uhn (/ˈɹoʊ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “rowan” in a sentence?
Here is “rowan” used in a sentence: “The rowan tree outside the cottage was thick with red berries in autumn.”
What part of speech is “rowan”?
Depending on how it is used, “rowan” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “rowan” come from?
The word “rowan” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse reynir, referring to the tree, related to a root meaning "red" (from its berries).
Is “rowan” a common word?
“Rowan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rowan” have?
“Rowan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small deciduous tree with clusters of white flowers and bright orange-red berries, also called the mountain ash.
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