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brownies

/ˈbraʊniz/

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

Examples :

"My mom baked a batch of brownies for dessert tonight. "

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

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Old stories tell of brownies who tidied the house at night while the family slept, leaving everything neat and clean by morning." "

mythology supernatural tradition story

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A household spirit or revered ancestor.

Examples :

"Before we moved, my grandmother always left out a saucer of milk at night, hoping the brownies would bless our home with good fortune. "

mythology religion culture supernatural tradition

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Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Eurasian genus Miletus.

Examples :

"While hiking in the forest, the naturalist pointed out a group of brownies fluttering near the oak trees, explaining that they were a type of butterfly rarely seen in that region. "

animal insect biology nature

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A brown trout (Salmo trutta).

Examples :

"The fisherman proudly showed off the two brownies he caught in the river that morning. "

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

Examples :

"After collecting empties from the party, he sorted the beer bottles, placing the green ones in one box and the brownies in another. "

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

Examples :

""In the old mining town, there were stories of "brownies" who helped the miners, but those stories are now considered offensive and inaccurate." "

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A girl in the first level of girl scouts.

Examples :

"After school, my little sister has Brownies, where they learn about nature and do crafts. "

group person organization education society