Associations to the word «Brownstone»

Wiktionary

BROWNSTONE, noun. (uncountable) A variety of brown to red-brown sandstone once popular as a building material.
BROWNSTONE, noun. (countable) A row house built of brownstone, especially in New York City.

Dictionary definition

BROWNSTONE, noun. A reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings.
BROWNSTONE, noun. A row house built of brownstone; reddish brown in color.

Wise words

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