rowan
word
Definition
A rowan is a small tree with clusters of bright red or orange berries, often found in Europe and Asia, also called mountain ash.
Usage & Nuances
'Rowan' is most common in British English and often refers to the European rowan (Sorbus aucuparia). Used in botany and folklore, not for everyday objects. Not to be confused with 'ash trees' (a different species), despite 'mountain ash' nickname.
Spanish: serbalPortuguese (BR): sorveiraPortuguese (PT): sorveiraChinese (Simplified): 花楸树Chinese (Traditional): 花楸樹Hindi: रोवन (पेड़)Arabic: شجرة روانBengali: রোয়ান গাছ - পাহাড়ি ছাউনি (গাছ)Russian: рябинаJapanese: ナナカマドVietnamese: cây thanh lương trà - cây sơn thù du đỏKorean: 마가목Turkish: üvez - dağ külü (ağaç)Urdu: راوَن کا درخت - کوہی راکھ (درخت)Indonesian: rowan - pohon abu gunung
Example Sentences
Some people plant a rowan by their door to bring good luck.
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The rowan has bright red berries in autumn.
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A rowan grows near my house.
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Birds love to eat the fruit of the rowan.
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In Celtic legends, the rowan is a symbol of protection.
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We took photos of the rowan trees covered with snow.
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