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roan2

Pronunciation: /rəʊn/
Definition of roan

noun

[mass noun]
  • soft flexible leather made from sheepskin, used in bookbinding as a substitute for morocco: [as modifier]: books in contemporary half roan gilt

Origin:

early 19th century: perhaps from Roan, the old name of the French town of Rouen

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Definition of roan in the US English dictionary
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