BROWNIE


Meaning of BROWNIE in English

(~s)

Note: The spelling 'Brownie' is also used for meaning 2.

1.

Brownies are small flat biscuits or cakes. They are usually chocolate flavoured and have nuts in them.

...chocolate ~s.

...a tray of ~s.

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2.

The Brownies is a junior version of the Girl Guides in Britain for girls between the ages of seven and ten, or of the Girl Scouts in the United States for girls between the ages of six and eight.

N-PROPER-COLL: the N

A Brownie is a girl who is a member of the Brownies.

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