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Meaning of ROWAN TREE

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits
 
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 Synonyms: European mountain ash, rowan, Sorbus aucuparia
 
 See Also: mountain ash, rowanberry

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Row"an tree`\ [Cf. Sw. r["o]nn, Dan. r["o]nne, Icel.
reynir, and L. ornus.] (Bot.)
A european tree ({Pyrus aucuparia}) related to the apple, but
with pinnate leaves and flat corymbs of small white flowers
followed by little bright red berries. Called also {roan
tree}, and {mountain ash}. The name is also applied to two
American trees of similar habit ({Pyrus Americana}, and {P.
sambucifolia}).
 

 

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