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    maroon
    /məˈruːn/

    adjective

    • 1. of a brownish-red colour: "ornate maroon and gold wallpaper"

    noun

    • 1. a brownish-red colour: "the hat is available in either white or maroon"
    • 2. a firework that makes a loud bang, used as a signal or warning. British

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAROON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Maroon can be a noun, adjective or verb with different meanings. As a noun, it is a dark reddish-purple colour. As an adjective, it describes something of that colour. As a verb, it means to leave someone in a place from which they cannot escape.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maroonMaroon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word maroon, from a dark red color to a verb meaning to abandon or isolate someone. Find synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles on maroon.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAROON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Maroon is a dark reddish-purple color, an adjective, a noun and a verb. Learn how to use it in sentences and see how it is pronounced and translated in different languages.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › maroonMAROON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a descendant of a group of runaway slaves living in the remoter areas of the Caribbean or Guyana. informal. a person who has been marooned, esp on an island.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MaroonMaroon - Wikipedia

    Maroon (US/UK / m ə ˈ r uː n / mə-ROON, Australia / m ə ˈ r oʊ n / mə-ROHN) is a brownish crimson color that takes its name from the French word marron, or chestnut. "Marron" is also one of the French translations for "brown". Different dictionaries define maroon differently.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAROON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of maroon as a colour, a verb, and a noun, with synonyms and example sentences. Find out the origin and usage of maroon in different contexts, such as fireworks, slaves, and islands.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMAROON | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Maroon is a dark red-purple colour and also a verb meaning to be left somewhere where you cannot get away. Learn more about the word maroon, its translations and examples in different languages.