Definition of "maroon" in Englisch

noun

1. An escaped black slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of such a person.

2. A castaway; a person who has been marooned.

adjective

1. Associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples.

verb

1. To abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a desert island.

noun

1. A rich dark red, somewhat brownish, color.

adjective

1. Of a maroon color

noun

1. (nautical) A rocket-propelled firework or skyrocket, often one used as a signal (for example, to summon the crew of a lifeboat or warn of an air raid).

noun

1. (slang, derogatory) An idiot; a fool.