brownie
brownie Lexical Profile
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• noun
North American A small square or rectangle of rich, dense chocolate baked confection, often containing nuts or chocolate chips.
"She baked a fresh batch of fudge brownies for the school bake sale."
A member of a junior branch of the Girl Scouts or Girl Guides organization, typically for girls aged between seven and ten.
"My daughter just joined the local troop and proudly wore her new Brownie uniform to the meeting."
Scottish A benevolent legendary creature in Scottish folklore, typically described as a small, industrious spirit that performs household chores at night in exchange for small gifts of food.
"According to local legend, the farmer left a bowl of cream out by the hearth for the brownie who helped tidy the barn."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to a member of the junior scouting organization, the word is conventionally capitalized as 'Brownie'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the word 'brown' combined with the diminutive suffix '-ie'. The Scottish folklore creature was named for its typical brown, ragged clothing. The baked good is named for its rich, dark color, first appearing in American cookbooks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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