GOWANS

Noun

gowans

plural of gowan

Anagrams

• Swango, wagons

Source: Wiktionary


GOWAN

Gow"an, n. Etym: [Scot., fr. Gael. gugan bud, flower, daisy.]

1. The daisy, or mountain daisy. [Scot.] And pu'd the gowans fine. Burns.

2. (Min.)

Definition: Decomposed granite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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