Word
roan
US/ˈɹoʊn/
UK/ɹˈəʊn/
Definition
n. a type of horse with a coat that has a mix of white and colored hairs. The white hairs are spread all over the body, but the head and legs stay dark.
n. a horse with a coat pattern characterized by a mixture of white and colored hairs, typically with a solid-colored head and legs. Often used to describe the specific coloration rather than the breed.
Examples
“The roan horse stood out against the green grass.”
“The rancher preferred a roan for its visibility in the tall prairie grass.”
“While the chestnut mare was striking, the roan stallion's dappled coat provided a natural camouflage that made him difficult to spot from a distance.”
Examples
simple
“The roan horse stood out against the green grass.”
contextual
“The rancher preferred a roan for its visibility in the tall prairie grass.”
complex
“While the chestnut mare was striking, the roan stallion's dappled coat provided a natural camouflage that made him difficult to spot from a distance.”
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