What is the meaning of MAROON. Phrases containing MAROON
See meanings and uses of MAROON!Slangs & AI meanings
To put ashore on a deserted island or coast and intentionally abandon.
To go marooning. Â To have a party or picnic.
When the slave ships had a troublemaking slave-to-be they would drop him off on a small island or rock in the middle of the ocean thus 'marooning' him.
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n. & a.
Same as 1st Maroon.
n.
A brownish or dull red of any description, esp. of a scarlet cast rather than approaching crimson or purple.
n.
See Maroon, the color.
n.
A European fish (Zoarces viviparus), remarkable for producing living young; -- called also greenbone, guffer, bard, and Maroona eel. Also, an American species (Z. anguillaris), -- called also mutton fish, and, erroneously, congo eel, ling, and lamper eel. Both are edible, but of little value.
v. t.
To put (a person) ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave him to his fate.
n.
In the West Indies and Guiana, a fugitive slave, or a free negro, living in the mountains.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Maroon
a.
Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.
n.
Maroon; the color of an unripe black mulberry.
n.
An East Indian insectivore (Tupaia ferruginea). It is arboreal in its habits, and has a bushy tail. The fur is soft, and varies from rusty red to maroon and to brownish black.
n.
An explosive shell. See Marron, 3.
a.
A chestnut color; maroon.
imp. & p. p.
of Maroon
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