maroon lake

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maroon lake - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Maroon \Ma*roon"\ (m[.a]*r[=oo]n"), a. [F. marron
     chestnut-colored, fr. marron a large French chestnut, It.
     marrone; cf. LGr. ma`raon. Cf. Marron.]
     Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.
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     Maroon lake, lake prepared from madder, and distinguished
        for its transparency and the depth and durability of its
        color.
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