Definition of "gowan" [gow•an]

• Scots A yellow or white wildflower, especially the Old World daisy. (noun)

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• "The marigold, or meadow gowan, is one of the "plants of the sun," the "golden flower.""
• "Our English Daisy is a composite flower which is called in the glossaries "gowan," or Yellow flower."
• "Bend to earth the gowan fair, down by yon burn side."