noun
rowan
ROH-uhn
noun
1
A small deciduous tree with clusters of white flowers and bright orange-red berries, also called the mountain ash.
"The rowan tree outside the cottage was thick with red berries in autumn."
name
1
A given name, used for both boys and girls, popularized partly by the tree.
"They named their daughter Rowan after the tree in the garden."
How to Use Rowan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the rowan tree, known for red berries, or a modern unisex first name.
Common pairings
rowan tree
rowan berries
Word Forms
rowans plural
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Etymology
From Old Norse reynir, referring to the tree, related to a root meaning "red" (from its berries).