roan
/roʊn/
adjective
- Having a coat of mixed colors, typically with white hairs evenly mixed with a darker base color, used especially for horses and cattle.
- The roan horse had a beautiful mix of chestnut and white hairs.
- Farmers often recognize roan cattle by their speckled appearance.
- She chose a roan pony for its unusual and striking coat.
noun
- An animal, especially a horse or cow, with a roan coat.
- He rode a sturdy roan across the open field.
- The herd included three roans and two solid-colored cows.
- The roan stood out among the other horses at the fair.