Brown

/braʊn/
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Other forms: Browns

Definitions of Brown
  1. noun
    Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858)
    synonyms: Robert Brown
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    example of:
    botanist, phytologist, plant scientist
    a biologist specializing in the study of plants
  2. noun
    abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859)
    synonyms: John Brown
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    example of:
    abolitionist, emancipationist
    a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
  3. noun
    a university in Rhode Island
    synonyms: Brown University
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    university
    establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
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