verb
embrown
Embrown (verb) means to turn something brown.
verb
1
To turn something brown.
2
To give something a dark or dusky colour.
3
To become brown, or to make something turn brown.
4
To become dark or dusky in colour, or to make something so.
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Etymology
PIE word *h₁én. Formed from em- (a variant of en-, a prefix meaning 'to bring to a certain condition or state') plus brown (adjective, "having a brown colour"). It is cognate with French embrunir and Italian imbrunire.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of embrown?
"embrown" (verb) means to turn something brown.
What is another word for embrown?
Other words for "embrown" include brown.
What are the different meanings of embrown?
"embrown" has 3 main meanings: 1. To turn something brown; 2. To give something a dark or dusky colour; 3. To become brown, or to make something turn brown.