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roan

/roʊn/ noun, adjective · British & US
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What does roan mean?

noun, adjective

A horse with a coat that is a mixture of white and dark colors, typically with a reddish or brownish tint. A coarse, uneven fabric, typically made of wool or hair.

Example

"The roan horse galloped across the field, its coat shining in the sunlight."

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