Meaning
Sorbus aucuparia, the European rowan.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Originally Scots and northern English, from Middle English ron, rone, compare also Northern English raan, ran. At first referring to its fruits, of North Germanic origin, from Old Norse reynir. Also related to Norwegian Bokmål rogn, Danish røn. Ultimately related to the root of red.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mountain ashquickbeamwickenwicky
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: