maroon
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3.6
- noun
- /məˈrun/
- The brown curtains are drawn, the maroon cover on the bed pulled tight.
- deep maroon
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Watch on YouTubeI just think pinks and maroons are prettier.
- I just think pinks and maroons are prettier.
- But it's such a beautiful maroon, burgundy, reddish plum.
- It was purple and purple in like maroon.
Examples
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I also really love this deep maroon color right here.
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There was a terrible maroon carpet in the sanctuary, and the social hall was maroon as well.
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It's like this really pretty, more like light maroon almost.
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I love this maroon color, obviously, because it goes from my color scheme.
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Our colors were maroon and gold, and we became the stars of the high school.
Fiction book (1993) -
But the key here is this dark maroon shade in the in the center.
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I noticed a woman in a deep maroon dress warming herself by the fire.
Fiction book (1990) -
And I bought this maroon light T-shirt.
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John carried a new maroon backpack, but his was softened and dusty.
Academic text (1999) -
The walls of the restaurant were painted a warm maroon, making it feel cozy and inviting.
Synonyms
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1.0
A strong color like blood or tomatoes
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4.9
A dark purplish red color like red wine
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3.4
A deep red color with a little purple
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2.7
A dark, strong red colour that looks rich
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2.1
A brown color with a hint of red
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3.7
Having a deep purplish red color
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2.5
A brown color with a slight red tint
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9.3
A dark reddish brown color between red and brown
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2.4
A strong red-brown colour like the outside of a red brick
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1.0
A brown color with a touch of red
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2.5
A deep red color with a little blue like dark flower petals
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3.5
A color between red and purple, like ripe grapes
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7.4
A dark purple-red colour like red wine
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2.3
A color like brown mixed with red
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2.8
A purple color with a clear red tint
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3.4
A dark purple color with a little brown in it
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3.2
A red color with a little purple in it
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2.0
A purple color that has some red in it
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5.1
A deep brown color with a red tint like dark wood
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7.7
A deep warm red with a slight brown tone
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5.8
A deep purple color mixed with red
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4.1
A purple color with a red-brown shade
A deep red with a purple tint
A red color with a touch of purple
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Etymology
The word maroon as a noun for the dark red color also comes from French marron meaning 'chestnut'. That is why a maroon notebook or dress has the rich brown-red of a chestnut.