MARRON

Etymology 1

Noun

marron (plural marrons)

A sweet chestnut. [from 19th c.]

Etymology 2

Noun

marron (plural marrons)

Cherax tenuimanus, a type of freshwater crayfish from Western Australia.

Synonyms

• hairy marron, Margaret River marron

Anagrams

• Morran

Proper noun

Marron (plural Marrons)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Marron is the 6606th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 5129 individuals. Marron is most common among Hispanic/Latino (49.0%) and White (45.23%) individuals.

Anagrams

• Morran

Source: Wiktionary


Mar*ron", n. Etym: [See Maroon, a.]

1. A large chestnut. [Obs.] Holland.

2. A chestnut color; maroon.

3. (Pyrotechny & Mil.)

Definition: A paper or pasteboard box or shell, wound about with strong twine, filled with an explosive, and ignited with a fuse, -- used to make a noise like a cannon. [Written also maroon.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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