brownstone

== English == === Etymology === From brown +‎ stone. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɹaʊnˌstoʊn/ === Noun === brownstone (countable and uncountable, plural brownstones) (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. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === brownstone (third-person singular simple present brownstones, present participle brownstoning, simple past and past participle brownstoned) (transitive, historical) To scour (steps) with a donkey stone. Coordinate term: whitestone === Anagrams === brown notes