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Definition of high brown in English: high brownadjective ˈhʌɪ ˌbraʊn 1Designating a Eurasian fritillary butterfly, Argynnis adippe (family Nymphalidae), with tan wings, speckled dark brown. 2Originally and chiefly US (now usually considered offensive). Of, relating to, or designating a black or mixed-race person having medium-brown or light-brown skin.
noun ˈhʌɪ ˌbraʊn 1A high brown fritillary butterfly. 2Originally and chiefly US (now usually considered offensive). A black or mixed-race person having medium-brown or light-brown skin.
Origin Mid 18th century. From high + brown. Definition of high brown in US English: high brownadjectiveˈhʌɪ ˌbraʊn 1Designating a Eurasian fritillary butterfly, Argynnis adippe (family Nymphalidae), with tan wings, speckled dark brown. 2Originally and chiefly US (now usually considered offensive). Of, relating to, or designating a black or mixed-race person having medium-brown or light-brown skin.
nounˈhʌɪ ˌbraʊn 1A high brown fritillary butterfly. 2Originally and chiefly US (now usually considered offensive). A black or mixed-race person having medium-brown or light-brown skin.
Origin Mid 18th century. From high + brown. |