Synonyms of BROWN

an orange of low brightness and saturation

• BROWNNESS14

Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858)

Also: robert brown.

abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859)

Also: john brown.

a university in Rhode Island

Also: brown university.

make brown in color

• EMBROWN14

of a color similar to that of wood or earth

• BROWNISH16

Also: chocolate-brown, dark-brown.

(of skin) deeply suntanned

• BROWNED13