Ma‐roon″ (mȧ‐ro͞on″), a. [F. marron chestnut-colored, fr. marron a large French chestnut, It. marrone; cf. LGr. μάραον. Cf. Marron.] Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.
Maroon lake, lake prepared from madder, and distinguished for its transparency and the depth and durability of its color.