browning en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈbɹaʊ.nɪŋ/
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act or operation of giving a brown colour, as to gun barrels, cooked food, etc.
- (countable, uncountable) Any of various preparations used to impart a brown colour to gravy, leather, etc.
- (countable, uncountable) A smooth coat of brown mortar, usually the second coat, and the preparation for the finishing coat of plaster.
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(Jamaica, countable) A brown-skinned person.
One or two white gyal / Three or four lighties / Five or six darkies / Seven or eight brownings
2017, “Peng Ting”, performed by Mackareo:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brownings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Deriveds
antibrowning · Maillard browning · browning shot · mahogany browning