Definitions

1. proper noun

A city in the U.S. state of Virginia, or the English word for a type of horse coat color characterized by a mix of red and white hairs.

“The Lost Colony of Roanoke was a mysterious event in American history.”

2. noun

A place of refuge, especially for animals.

“The forest served as a roanoke for the injured deer.”

3. verb

To settle or live in a place, especially as a refuge.

“The birds roanoked in the nearby trees to escape the storm.”