brown
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/braʊn/
dark color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'brown' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brūn', where 'brūn' meant 'dark or dusky'.
Historical Evolution
'brūn' changed from Old English word 'brūn' and eventually became the modern English word 'brown'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dark or dusky', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a color resembling that of chocolate or coffee'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and blue, as of dark wood or rich soil.
The room was decorated in shades of brown.
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Verb 1
to cook or become brown by exposure to heat.
Brown the onions in a pan.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35