how to pronounce maroon
/mɚˈun/
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maroon is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of maroon in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
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meanings of maroon
noun:
- An escaped negro slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of escaped slaves.
- A rich dark red, somewhat brownish, color.
- A member of the Queensland State of Origin rugby league team, who wear maroon-coloured jerseys.
- A castaway; a person who has been marooned.
- A rocket-propelled firework or skyrocket, often one used as a signal (e.g. to summon the crew of a lifeboat or warn of an air raid).
- An idiot; a fool.
- Alternative form of maroon (“descendant of escaped slaves").
adjective:
- Associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples.
- Of a maroon color.
verb:
- To abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a desert island.
name:
- A surname.
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