roan : Idioms & Phrases


Roan antelope

  • (Zoöl.), a very large South African antelope (Hippotragus equinus). It has long sharp horns and a stiff bright brown mane. Called also mahnya, equine antelope, and bastard gemsbok.
Webster 1913

Roan tree

  • . (Bot.) See Rowan tree.
Webster 1913