Maroon
Maroon , noun
[French marron, abbrev. from Sp. cimarron wild, unruly, from cima the summit of a mountain; hence, negro cimarron a runaway negro that lives in the mountains.]
In the West Indies and Guiana, a fugitive slave, or a free negro, living in the mountains.
Maroon , transitive verb
[See Maroon a fugitive slave.]
To put (a person) ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave him to his fate.
Collocations (1)
Marooning party , a social excursion party that sojourns several days on the shore or in some retired place; a prolonged picnic. [Southern United States] — Bartlett
Maroon (mȧ*ron") , adjective
[French marron chestnut-colored, from marron a large French chestnut, Italian marrone; compare LGr. ma`raon. Compare Marron.]
Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.
Collocations (1)
Maroon lake , lake prepared from madder, and distinguished for its transparency and the depth and durability of its color.
Maroon , noun
1.
A brownish or dull red of any description, esp. of a scarlet cast rather than approaching crimson or purple.
2.
An explosive shell. See Marron, 3.