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roan

[rohn] / roʊn /
NOUN
equine
Synonyms
STRONG


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Mr. Ramaphosa is an avid game breeder, and Phala Phala bills itself as a haven for conservation and top quality animals, including white impala, roan antelope and golden wildebeest.

From New York Times Jun. 10, 2022

He called the servant man to go, Saddled the dappled roan, And he rode to her father’s house that night, Knocked on the door alone.

From The New Yorker May 13, 2019

He drew attention from his first day on the job, when he mounted a roan gelding to ride across Washington’s National Mall to the Department of Interior.

From Washington Times Dec. 16, 2018

Zinke had a memorable administration debut when he rode a bay roan gelding to his first day of work in March 2017.

From Seattle Times Dec. 15, 2018

In a low, soft voice, he said, “What’s the matter? Have you changed your mind? You going to take the roan this time?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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