browning

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see also: Browning

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbɹaʊ.nɪŋ/

Noun

browning (plural brownings)

1. The act or operation of giving a brown colour, as to gun barrels, cooked food, etc.
2. Any of various preparations used to impart a brown colour to gravy, leather, etc.
3. (masonry) A smooth coat of brown mortar, usually the second coat, and the preparation for the finishing coat of plaster.
4. (Jamaica) A brown-skinned person.

Verb

1. present participle of brown#English|brown

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Browning

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbɹaʊnɪŋ/

Proper noun

1. Surname
2. Robert Browning, a poet.

Noun

browning (plural brownings)

1. In Europe, a small, semi-automatic handgun.

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