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roan

roan [ rōn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
with light speckles in dark coat: having a reddish brown, brown, or black coat speckled with white or gray hairs



noun  (plural roans)
Definition:
 
1. roan horse: an animal, especially a horse, with a roan coat

2. colors roan color: the color of a roan animal

3. industry fine-grained leather: a soft pliable sheepskin leather used in bookbinding

[Early 16th century. Via French< Old Spanish roano]
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