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maroon

/məˈɹuːn/
Meanings
  • adjective

    A deep red color.

    - "The sun sets in shades of orange and maroon."
    - "Her lips were painted a bold, fiery maroon."
  • noun

    A person or group of people who lived free in the mountains or forests, away from European colonial rule.

    - "The maroons of Jamaica were known for their fierce independence."
    - "Maroon communities in Suriname still preserve their traditional way of life."
Pronunciation
  1. /məˈɹuːn/



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  2. /məˈɹuːn/



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  4. /məˈɹuːn/



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Synonyms

castaway
Rhymes
Words rhyming with maroon
moon , june , bloom , room
Variants
List of all variants of maroon that leads to same result
maroon , maroons , marooned , marooning , Maroon , Maroons , liver , liver brown , liver maroon , livers
Etymology
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From the Taino word 'marao' meaning 'bitter' or 'deep'.

Trivia
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  1. Maroon is the color of the 10th anniversary of marriage.

  2. Maroon is the color of the 35th wedding anniversary.

  3. Maroon is a popular color in the fashion industry, especially for fall and winter collections.

Related Concepts
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  1. burgundy: A deep red wine color, similar to maroon.

  2. rust: A reddish-brown color, similar to maroon, often associated with aging or decay.

Culture
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Maroon is a significant color in various cultures, representing power, strength, and independence. It is often associated with the African diaspora and the history of maroon communities.

How to Memorize "maroon"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sunset with shades of orange and a deep, rich red color. This is what we mean when we say something is maroon.

  2. associate

    - Associate the color maroon with power, strength, and independence.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember MAROON as an acronym for 'My Amazing Red Object Or Adventure'.

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