brownstone

English

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A variety of brown to red-brown sandstone once popular as a building material.
  • (countable) A row house built of brownstone, especially in New York City. -NWM-Brownstone.300A Manhattan brownstone

Etymology

Compound from English brown + English stone.

Origin

English

stone

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