1. a small deciduous tree with white flowers and bright red berries, also called mountain ash

Examples

• The rowan tree in our garden attracts many birds in autumn.
• Rowan berries turn bright orange-red when they ripen.
• She planted a rowan by the front gate for good luck.
• The rowan’s delicate white flowers bloom in late spring.
• Birds love to feast on rowan berries during winter.
• Traditional folklore says rowan trees protect against evil spirits.