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gowan |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Gowan \Gow"an\, n. [Scot., fr Gael. gugan bud, flower, daisy.] 1. The daisy, or mountain daisy. [Scot.] And pu'd the gowans fine. --Burns. 2. (Min.) Decomposed granite. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Goldin \Gold"in\, Golding \Gold"ing\, n. (Bot.) [From the golden color of the blossoms.] A conspicuous yellow flower, commonly the corn marigold ({Chrysanthemum segetum}). [This word is variously corrupted into {gouland}, {gools}, {gowan}, etc.]