Roan — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈrōn/

Meaning & Definition of Roan

Roan (adjective)

  1. having the base color (such as red, black, or brown) muted and lightened by admixture of white hairs

Roan (noun)

  1. an animal (such as a horse) with a roan coat —usually used of a red roan when unqualified
  2. the color of a roan horse —used especially when the base color is red
  3. sheepskin tanned with sumac and colored and finished to imitate morocco

Roan (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in blotchy, piebald

    similar: blotched, blotchy, piebald, pinto, chromatic, colored, colorful, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, marbled, moiré, veined, spangled, dappled, dotted, flecked, freckled, mottled, specked, speckled, splotchy, spotted, spotty, stippled, variegated
    opposite: unspotted, solid

Roan (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in palomino, chestnut

    similar: bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto, skewbald, sorrel, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, cob, dobbin, jade, plug, skate, bronco, mustang, pony, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, equid, equine, horse, nag, steed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Roan

The most common words with a similar meaning to Roan:

blotched, blotchy, piebald, pinto, chromatic, colored, colorful, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, marbled, moiré, veined, spangled, dappled, dotted, flecked, freckled, mottled, specked, speckled, splotchy, spotted, spotty, stippled, variegated, bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, skewbald, sorrel, charger

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Roan

Words with the opposite meaning of Roan:

unspotted, solid

Origin & Etymology of Roan

Middle French, from Old Spanish roano

First known use: 1530

Words & Phrases Containing Roan

strawberry roan

Frequently Asked Questions about Roan

What does "Roan" mean?

"Roan" means having the base color (such as red, black, or brown) muted and lightened by admixture of white hairs. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having the base color (such as red, black, or brown) muted and lightened by admixture of white hairs. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Roan"?

Other words for "Roan" include blotched, blotchy, piebald, pinto, chromatic, colored, colorful and motley. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Roan" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Roan"?

There are 74 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Roan". Common alternatives include blotched, blotchy, piebald, pinto, chromatic, colored, colorful, motley, multicolored and multihued.

What is the opposite of "Roan"?

Antonyms of "Roan" include unspotted and solid.

Is "Roan" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Roan" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Roan"?

"Roan" is pronounced /ˈrōn/.

What is the origin of the word "Roan"?

"Roan" comes from Middle French, from Old Spanish roano. First known use: 1530.

What is another word for "Roan" meaning "as in blotchy, piebald"?

When "Roan" (adjective) means as in blotchy, piebald, synonyms include blotched, blotchy, piebald, pinto, chromatic and colored. Opposites in this sense include unspotted and solid.