Science Fair Project Dictionary
Maroon
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Pronunciation
| IPA | SAMPA |
|---|---|
| /məˈruːn/ | /m@"ru:n/ |
| /məˈrəʊn/ | /m@"r@Un/ |
Etymology 1
Derived from the Spanish "cimarrón", meaning "fugitive".
Noun
maroon (plural: maroons )
- Maroon — descendants of former escaped slaves of the Caribbean and the Americas.
- a person who has been marooned
Adjective
maroon
- associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples.
Verb
maroon (past and past participle: marooned )
- to abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a deserted island.
Etymology 2
French marron , "chestnut; brown".
Noun
maroon
Adjective
maroon
- of a maroon colour
Related words
- See Appendix:Colours
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