brown

Definition

• n. an orange of low brightness and saturation
• n. Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858)
• n. abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859)
• v. fry in a pan until it changes color

Word forms

Past tense

browned

Past participle

browned

Present participle

browning

Third person singular

browns

Comparative

browner

Superlative

brownest

Example sentences

1. n.

   The brown of the tree bark gives it a natural look.

2. a.

   She wore a brown dress to the party.

3. v.

   You need to brown the meat before adding the vegetables.