Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Maroon \Ma*roon"\, a. [F. marron chestnut-colored, fr. marron a
   large French chestnut, It. marrone; cf. LGr. ?. Cf.
   {Marron}.]
   Having the color called maroon. See 4th {Maroon}.

   {Maroon lake}, lake prepared from madder, and distinguished
      for its transparency and the depth and durability of its
      color.