MAROON


Meaning of MAROON in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 a dark brownish-red colour.

2》 chiefly Brit. a firework that makes a loud bang, used as a signal or warning.

Origin

C17 (in the sense 'chestnut'): from Fr. marron 'chestnut'; sense 2 is so named because the firework makes the noise of a chestnut bursting in the fire.

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~ 2

■ verb abandon (someone) alone in an inaccessible place, especially an island.

Origin

C18: from Maroon .

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