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Brown

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Brown

1
 n
Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858)
2
 n
abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859)
3
 n
a university in Rhode Island
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Brown
1

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

Synonyms:
Robert Brown
Example of:
botanist, phytologist, plant scientist
a biologist specializing in the study of plants
2

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

Synonyms:
John Brown
Example of:
abolitionist, emancipationist
a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
3

n a university in Rhode Island

Synonyms:
Brown University
Example of:
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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