gowan

[ gou-uh n ]

/ ˈgaʊ ən /

noun Scot. and North England.

any of various yellow or white field flowers, especially the English daisy.

Words nearby gowan

governors island, governorship, govind singh, govt, govt., gowan, gowd, gower, gowk, gowl, gown

Origin of gowan

1560–70; earlier gollan < Old Norse gollinn golden

OTHER WORDS FROM gowan

gow·aned, adjectivegow·an·y, adjective

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Examples from the Web for gowan

Gowan, Donald E. From Eden to Babel: A Commentary on the Book of Genesis 1-11.
The Backstory of ‘Noah’ Is Full of Giants, Horny Angels, and a Grieving God|Tim Townsend|March 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then Gowan told the judge about what she considers another asset of the estate.
Feeling Sorry For Bernie|Allan Dodds Frank|May 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Gowan handed back the silver flask, and stripping off saddle and bridle from her horse, placed them on the rail beside his own.
Out of the Depths|Robert Ames Bennet
When she reappeared, late the next morning, she learned that Knowles, Gowan and her husband had ridden off together hours before.
Out of the Depths|Robert Ames Bennet

Gowan sat across from him, perfectly at ease in the presence of the city lady.
Out of the Depths|Robert Ames Bennet
"You must not look at the matter in that desponding way," said Gowan, quite unsteadily.
Vagabondia|Frances Hodgson Burnett
“Mr. Ashton thinks it might have been his guide,” went on Gowan.
Out of the Depths|Robert Ames Bennet

British Dictionary definitions for gowan

gowan

/ (ˈɡaʊən) /

noun

Scot any of various yellow or white flowers growing in fields, esp the common daisy

Derived forms of gowan

gowaned, adjectivegowany, adjective

Word Origin for gowan

C16: variant of gollan, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse gullin golden

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