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roan

1. roan \'ro-n also 'ro--*n\ aj [MF, fr. OSp roano] : having the base color 
   (as black, red, gray, or brown) muted and lighten ed by admixture of white 
   hairs {~ horse ~ calf}
2. roan n 1: an animal (as a horse) with a roan coat - usu. used of a red 
   roan when  unqualified 2: the color of a roan horse - used esp. when the 
   base color is red  3: a sheepskin tanned with sumac and colored and 
   finished to imitate morocc o