rowan

[ roh-uhn, rou- ]

noun

1. the European mountain ash, Sorbus aucuparia, having pinnate leaves and clusters of bright red berries.
2. either of two American mountain ashes, Sorbus americana or S. sambucifolia.
3. the berry of any of these trees.

rowan

/ ˈraʊ-; ˈrəʊən /

noun

1. another name for the (European) mountain ash

Word History and Origins

Origin of rowan¹

1795–1805; < Old Norse *raun- in reynir, Norwegian raun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rowan¹

C16: from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian rogn, raun , Old Norse reynir

Example Sentences

Over the years, Horrible Histories' regular cast members have been joined by a long list of guest stars, including Rowan Atkinson, Meera Syal, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Rosie Jones and David Baddiel.

From BBC

“One thing this hurricane season is illustrating clearly is that the impacts of climate change are here now,” explains Andra Garner from Rowan University in the US.

From BBC

“As we warm the planet, we anticipate a lot of potential impacts to hurricanes that can make them more damaging - including the ability to strengthen more quickly over unnaturally warm ocean waters,” explains Andra Garner, an assistant professor at Rowan University in New Jersey.

From BBC

Zimmerman was named most valuable player after a roof on match point and joining her on the All-Tournament team were Boice and Sea Hawks junior libero Rowan DeVore.

From Los Angeles Times

"We are resolute in our belief that our future is electric," said Jim Rowan, chief executive of Volvo, in a statement.

From BBC