ˈbrau̇nē, -ni noun
( -s )
Etymology: brown (I) + -ie
1. : a good-natured goblin believed to perform helpful services (as threshing, churning, and sweeping) during the night
2.
a. : a member of a group of girls between 7 1/2 and 11 years old who are preparing to be Girl Guides
b. : a member of the Girl Scouts in the age group ranging approximately from 7 through 9 years
3.
a. Australia : a sweet bread made with brown sugar and currants
b. : a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake containing nuts
4. : any of various animals somewhat brown in color: as
a. : pectoral sandpiper
b. : kodiak bear
c. : brown trout
d. : smallmouth black bass
e. : brazilian shrimp
5. dialect : penny , cent
6. slang : a demerit given railroad employees for the infraction of certain rules