'Gowan' definitions:

Definition of 'Gowan'

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  • Gowan \Gow"an\, n. [Scot., fr. Gael. gugan bud, flower, daisy.]
  • 1. The daisy, or mountain daisy. [Scot.] [1913 Webster]
  • And pu'd the gowans fine. --Burns. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Min.) Decomposed granite. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'gowan'

From: GCIDE
  • 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.] [1913 Webster]