Synonyms of roan

Noun


1. roan, leather

usage: a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding

2. roan, horse, Equus caballus

usage: a horse having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or gray

Adjective


1. roan, colored (vs. uncolored), coloured, colorful

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

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Definition and meaning of roan (Dictionary)