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BROWN

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 11 meanings of the word Brown.

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Brown - as a noun

Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a brownian motion (1773-1858)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
michael stuart brownrobert brown

Abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at harper's ferry, virginia (1800-1859)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
john brown

A university in rhode island

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brown university

Brown - as an adjective satellite

Of a color similar to that of wood or earth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brownishchocolate-browndark-brown

(of skin) deeply suntanned

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
browned

Brown - as a verb

Fry in a pan until it changes color

Example: "Brown the meat in the pan"

Make brown in color

Example: "The drought browned the leaves on the trees in the yard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embrown

Brown - as an adjective

Having a brown colour.

Gloomy.

(sometimes capitalized) of or relating to any of various ethnic groups having dark pigmentation of the skin.

Example Sentences

"I prefer the color brown for my bedroom walls."
"The squirrel gathered acorns and hid them in its brown fur."
"The bag contained a mix of brown and white eggs."
"She always orders a tall cup of creamy brown coffee."
"The furniture in the living room was covered in brown leather."
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Word Game Points

Is BROWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brown is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BROWN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BROWN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brown is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BROWN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BROWN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brown is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BROWN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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