maroon


3maroon

noun

Definition of MAROON

: a dark red

Origin of MAROON

French marron Spanish chestnut
First Known Use: 1779

Other Color Terms

argentine, cerise, cerulean, cyan, ocher, perse, puce, taupe, vermilion

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