Definition of maroon

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