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Rowen
CIDE DICTIONARY
Rowen, n. [Cf. E. rough, OE. row, rowe.].
- A stubble field left unplowed till late in the autumn, that it may be cropped by cattle. [1913 Webster]"Turn your cows, that give milk, into your rowens till snow comes." [1913 Webster]
- The second growth of grass in a season; aftermath. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Rowen, n. (in sing. or pl.) US a second growth of grass, an aftermath.
Etymology
ME f. OF regain (as GAIN)
ROGET THESAURUS
Rowen
Productiveness
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