Maroon facts for kids
The word Maroon can mean several different things! It's a word with a rich history and many uses, from colors to sports teams and even music. The word itself comes from the French word marron, which means chestnut.
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What Does Maroon Mean?
Maroon as a Color
Maroon is a deep, dark red color. Think of a rich, brownish-red, like a ripe cherry or a chestnut. It's a popular color used in many places, from clothing to school uniforms.
Maroon in History
The term Maroon also refers to groups of people in the Caribbean and the Americas. These were people who had escaped from slavery and formed their own free communities. They often lived in remote areas, like mountains or forests, and fought to keep their freedom. Their story is an important part of history, showing courage and the fight for independence.
Marooning
Marooning is an old term that means leaving someone alone on a deserted island or a remote place. It was sometimes used as a punishment, especially by pirates, to strand someone far away from civilization. Imagine being left all by yourself on an empty island!
Other Meanings of Maroon
- A Maroon rocket is a loud rocket used for signaling. It makes a big noise to get attention, often used in emergencies or for celebrations.
- The Chicago Maroon is an independent student newspaper at the University of Chicago. It's written by students, for students.
- The Colgate Maroon-News is the student newspaper for Colgate University. It's one of the oldest university weekly newspapers in America!
- "Maroon" was also the adopted name of Russell Maroon Shoatz, a writer and activist.
- Marooned (Red Dwarf episode) is an episode from the popular science fiction comedy show Red Dwarf.
Maroon in Sports
Many sports teams use the name "Maroon" or have maroon as their team color. It often represents strength and determination.
Rugby League
- The Queensland Maroons are a famous rugby league team from Australia. Their official name is the Queensland State of Origin Team. They play in a big annual series called the Rugby League State of Origin.
Ice Hockey
- The Montreal Maroons were a professional ice hockey team in Canada. They played from 1924 to 1938 and were a big part of early hockey history.
American Football
- The Toledo Maroons were a professional American football team. They were part of the National Football League (NFL) from 1922 to 1923.
- The Kenosha Maroons were another NFL team, playing for one season in 1924.
College and High School Sports
- The Fighting Maroons are the athletic teams of the University of the Philippines.
- The Chicago Maroons are the athletic teams representing the University of Chicago.
- The Maroons is the nickname for all the sports teams at Roanoke College.
- The Maroons is also the nickname for all the sports teams at Moline High School.
Maroon in the Military
Maroon Beret
- The Maroon Beret is a special hat worn by elite airborne forces around the world. These are soldiers who are trained to jump out of airplanes. The maroon beret is a symbol of their bravery and special skills.
Maroon in Music
The word "Maroon" has also found its way into the music world.
Bands and Albums
- Maroon (album) is a music album released in 2000 by the Canadian band Barenaked Ladies.
- Maroon (band) is a German band known for their unique style of music.
- Maroon 5 is a very popular pop band from the United States, famous for many hit songs.
- The Maroons (Hip hop group) is a hip hop group from Oakland, California, featuring artists Lateef and Chief Xcel.
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The word "maroon" derives from the French marron, meaning chestnut.
See also
In Spanish: Granate (color) para niños
