roans

plural of roan

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Noun
  • At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.
    Dillon Amaya, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
  • An old stable and its courtyard have been converted into a coffee shop and gallery, while hidden bays include a historic pier and boathouse.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • In the medieval town of Belvì, men roast chestnuts—marroni—over an open fire in a frying pan the size of a swimming pool and then serve them to the crowd by shoveling them into troughs.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
  • 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
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“Roans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roans. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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