What is the meaning of roan?

noun

  • A soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding.
  • A horse having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or gray.

adjective

  • Used of especially horses. ( having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or grey)
    • usage: "a roan horse"
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