brown

/brˈaʊn/

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Definitions

Adjective Satellite
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
Adjective Satellite
(of skin) deeply suntanned
Noun
an orange of low brightness and saturation
Noun
Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858)
Noun
abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper''s Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859)
Noun
a university in Rhode Island
Verb
fry in a pan until it changes color; "brown the meat in the pan"
Verb
make brown in color; "the draught browned the leaves on the trees in the yard"