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Rowan

Verb / ˈrəʊʌn / Another word for rowan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rowan is a type of small tree or shrub that produces bright red berries.

Synonyms & similar words

rowantree sorbusaucuparia europeanmountainash dogberry rowantree witchwood sorbus Whitebeam Amelanchier chokeberry hawthorn crabapple buckthorn elderberry hobblebush holly juniper lilac maple oak

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Literary

mountain ash quickbeam

Common collocations

  • rowan tree
  • rowan berries
  • rowan wood
  • rowan blossom
  • rowan jelly
  • rowan tree sapling

Word family

noun rowan

Usage note

Rowan specifically refers to a type of tree (Sorbus aucuparia) and its berries, often associated with folklore and protection. It is not typically used as a general term for other trees or fruits.

Example sentences

  1. We picked some rowan berries to make a jam.
  2. The rowan tree in the park attracts many birds.
  3. Rowan is a popular ornamental plant in gardens.
  4. The rowan berries are used to make wine in some countries.
  5. The leaves of the rowan tree turn yellow in the fall.

Quotes

  • Like a rowan-tree in a pasture With fruit red as blood. - Anonymous
  • Rowan tree and red thread Put the witches to their speed. - Traditional charm
  • When the rowan tree is bloomed, And the mountain ash is green, Summer dies, and autumn lies, And winter waits behind the scene. - Walter Scott

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