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- brown deer/braʊn dɪə/A deer with brown fur, typically referring to common species like the red deer or fallow deer in their standard coloration.nounLow
- brown dwarf/ˌbraʊn ˈdwɔːf/A celestial object with insufficient mass to sustain hydrogen fusion in its core, making it intermediate between a giant planet and a main-sequence star.nounLow
- brown earth/ˌbraʊn ˈɜːθ/A dark, fertile soil rich in organic matter; a specific type of soil classification.nounLow
- brown fat/ˌbraʊn ˈfæt/A type of body tissue that generates heat by burning calories, especially in response to cold temperatures or overfeeding.nounC1/C2
- brown goods/ˌbraʊn ˈɡʊdz/A category of consumer electronics, originally referring to items traditionally housed in wooden (brown) cabinets, such as televisions, hi-fi systems, and radios.plural-nounB2/C1 (Business/Technical)
- brown hackle/ˌbraʊn ˈhæk(ə)l/A fishing fly used in angling, typically made with brown hackle feathers from a rooster or hen.nounLow
- brown heart/ˌbraʊn ˈhɑːt/A condition or symptom in plants, particularly fruits and vegetables like cauliflower or cabbage, where the centre of the plant's tissue becomes brown, dry, and decays.nounLow
- brown hydrogen/braʊn ˈhaɪdrədʒən/Hydrogen gas produced from coal via gasification, without carbon capture.nounLow
- brown hyena/ˌbraʊn haɪˈiː.nə/A hyena species (Hyaena brunnea) with shaggy brown fur, native to southern Africa, characterized by its sloping back and powerful jaws.nounC2
- brown lung/ˌbraʊn ˈlʌŋ/A chronic respiratory disease caused by prolonged inhalation of cotton dust in textile mills.nounLow
- brown lung disease/ˌbraʊn ˈlʌŋ dɪˌziːz/A chronic occupational respiratory disease caused by inhaling cotton dust.nounLow
- brown mustard/ˌbraʊn ˈmʌs.təd/A pungent condiment made from the seeds of Brassica juncea, typically darker, spicier, and stronger in flavour than yellow/white mustard.nounIntermediate (B1)
- brown noise/ˌbraʊn ˈnɔɪz/A type of sound signal where the energy decreases as frequency increases, creating a deep, rumbling sound akin to strong wind or a waterfall.nounLow-medium
- brown owl/ˌbraʊn ˈaʊl/A specific species of owl characterized primarily by brown plumage; most commonly refers to the Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) in British contexts.nounC1/C2
- brown paper/ˌbraʊn ˈpeɪpə/A type of unbleached, coarse paper, typically made from unbleached wood pulp or recycled materials, used primarily for wrapping and packaging.nounB1
- brown patch/ˌbraʊn ˈpætʃ/A common fungal disease affecting turfgrass, causing circular brown areas on lawns.nounMedium
- brown rat/ˌbraʊn ˈræt/The common species of rat (Rattus norvegicus), typically with brown or grey fur, found worldwide in urban and rural environments.nounB2
- brown recluse spider/ˌbraʊn ˈrɛk.luːs ˌspaɪ.də(r)/A small, venomous spider of the species Loxosceles reclusa, native to the central and southern United States, with a distinctive violin-shaped marking on its cephalothorax.nounLow frequency
- brown rice/ˌbraʊn ˈraɪs/Whole grain rice with only the inedible outer husk removed, retaining the nutrient-rich bran and germ layers.nounB1
- brown rot/ˌbraʊn ˈrɒt/A fungal disease of fruit, especially stone fruits like peaches and plums, causing the flesh to turn brown and become soft or crumbly.nounLow
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