Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rowen
noun
/ˈroʊ.ən/
Definition
Rowen refers to the second crop of grass or hay that is harvested in a season after the main growth has been cut.
Examples
- After the first hay harvest, the farmer looked forward to the rowen in late summer.
- Rowen provides a vital food source for livestock in the fall.
- The quality of the rowen can affect the health of grazing animals.
Meaning
This term is often used in agricultural contexts, particularly referring to the process of cutting grass or other crops for a second time in one growing season.
Synonyms
- second cutting
- subsequent harvest
- regrowth
