roans

Definition of roansnext
plural of roan

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Noun
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan.
    Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Others, like the ribbon weed that grows in the bays of Gathaagudu, Australia, poke their flowers from tiny spikes atop leafless stems.
    David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Canned Water Chestnuts Fresh water chestnuts, while hard to find, are sweeter and juicier than canned varieties, with a cleaner, more pronounced crunch.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, chia, and flax are rich in magnesium and omega-3s, helping to support nervous-system and hormonal balance.
    Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Roans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roans. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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