Meaning & use
rowan
A small tree with clusters of red berries and delicate leaves, common in northern regions.
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In autumn, the rowan outside our window was covered in bright red berries.
Folklore in parts of Europe held that planting a rowan near the house warded off evil.
A note on using this word
Rowan is also a popular given name for both boys and girls, inspired by the tree.
Words with a similar meaning
mountain ash
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