I. maˈrōⁿ, məˈ- noun
( plural marrons “)
Etymology: French
1.
a. : spanish chestnut 2
b. marrons , also marrons gla·cé (ˌ) ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ˌgla ˈsā, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ plural : chestnuts preserved in syrup flavored with vanilla
2.
a. : maroon III 2a
b. : maroon III 1
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: French, modification of American Spanish cimarrón — more at maroon
: maroon I 1