Word Meaning

Meaning of maroons

- In the West Indies and Guiana, a fugitive slave, or a free negro, living in the mountains.
- To put (a person) ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave him to his fate.
- Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.
- A brownish or dull red of any description, esp. of a scarlet cast rather than approaching crimson or purple.
- An explosive shell. See Marron, 3.

Crossword clue for maroons

- abandon on desert island
- Brownish red
- Colour of desert
- Dark brownish red
- Leave stranded
- Abandons ashore
- Leaves in the lurch