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brownie

/ˈbɹaʊni/

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A small square piece of rich cake, usually made with chocolate.

Examples :

"My mom baked a batch of brownies for the school bake sale. "

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A mythical creature, a helpful elf who would secretly do people's housework for them.

Examples :

"According to legend, if you leave out a bowl of cream, a brownie will tidy your house while you sleep. "

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A household spirit or revered ancestor.

Examples :

""The Scottish family left out a bowl of milk each night, hoping to appease the brownie that protected their home." "

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Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Eurasian genus Miletus.

Examples :

"The butterfly fluttering around the garden was a small, brown brownie. "

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A brown trout (Salmo trutta).

Examples :

"The fisherman proudly displayed the brownie he caught in the river, admiring its beautiful spotted pattern. "

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A tall, long-necked beer bottle, made from brown coloured glass.

Examples :

"My dad collects old beer bottles, and he was excited to find a vintage "brownie" at the flea market. "

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A person of Arab, Indian or Hispanic descent. Also rarely used for a Native American or Pacific Islander.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Back in the 1950s, some people used the term 'brownie' to refer to my grandfather because of his dark complexion and Indian heritage, but it was considered a disrespectful and outdated term even then." "

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A girl in the first level of girl scouts.

Examples :

"My little sister is excited to earn her badges as a Brownie this year. "

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