rowan

Meanings

• noun

  A large tree with red or orange-red berries, belonging to the birch family.

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with rowan
shone , gone , mown

---

Variants

List of all variants of rowan that leads to same result
rowan , rowans

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English rōwan, from roccan ‘to shake, quiver’, from the tree's trembling branches.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The Rowan tree is the national tree of Scotland.

2. The Rowan tree is also known as the 'Mountain Ash' in some parts of the world.

3. The Rowan tree is rich in tannins, making it useful for dyeing and tanning leather.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Birch family: The Rowan tree belongs to the Betulaceae family, which also includes other trees such as Birch, Hazel, and Almond.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In Scottish and Irish mythology, the rowan tree is considered to protect against witches, fairies, and evil spirits. It is also known as the 'witch tree' or 'witch's tree'. In Norse mythology, the rowan tree is associated with Freyja, the goddess of love, fertility, and war.

How to Memorize "rowan"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large tree with red or orange-red berries, and remember its quivering branches.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Rowan tree with protection against witches and fairies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rowan is a red tree, with berries that quiver and protect me'

---

Memorize "rowan" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize rowan is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.