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brownie
[ brou-nee ]
noun
- (in folklore) a tiny, fanciful, good-natured brown elf who secretly helps at night with household chores.
- a small, chewy, cakelike cookie, usually made with chocolate and containing nuts.
- Australian. a bread with currants, baked in a camp oven.
- Sometimes Brownie. a member of the junior division of the Girl Scouts or the Girl Guides, being a girl in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade and usually between six and eight years old.
Brownie
1/ ˈʊɪ /
noun
- another name for Brownie Guide
- (formerly) a popular make of simple box camera
brownie
2/ ˈʊɪ /
noun
- (in folklore) an elf said to do helpful work at night, esp household chores
- a small square nutty chocolate cake
- history a bread made with currants
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of brownie1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Inside, you’ll find an elevated lineup: rich, gluten-free brownies; perfectly chewy, salted chocolate chip cookies; next-level fruity pebble treats; and playful weed leaf–shaped sugar cookies that manage to be both charming and indulgent.
The book also includes Lavorato’s own story, a brief history of the magical plant and a primer on why bongs and brownies hit differently.
Other category winners at the NEC Birmingham on Monday included a Middle Eastern kunafa pistachio brownie, a gluten-free chocolate cake with pistachio and berries, and a wheat-free brownie.
Between Zoom happy hours and “Stardew Valley” sessions, I folded cold coffee into brownie batter, added matcha to white cake, swapped butter for oil just to see what would happen.
His government would not be the first to be swept away by the intensity and glamour of global diplomacy which, however difficult or worthy, doesn't necessarily translate into significant brownie points at home.
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More About Brownie
is a brownie?
A brownie is a small, chewy chocolate cake-like dessert that often includes nuts, as in We loved Nana’s brownies so much that we begged her to make them for every party.
In British folklore, a brownie is a tiny, brown elf that secretly assists with chores during the night, as in I once heard a fairy tale about a brownie who helped a cobbler clean his workshop.
Example: The first thing I learned to bake was brownies, and I still love to bake them.
Where does brownie come from?
The first records of the word brownie come from around 1520. It combines the color word brown and -ie, which is used to form informal or endearing names, like doggie and Susie. The imaginary creature is known as a brownie because it was said to have a brown color. Dessert brownies are also usually brown in color.
Brownies are a popular snack that people often make at home or purchase at a grocery store. Brownies typically resemble small, square cakes. Brownies may contain nuts, chocolate chips, fudge, or other fillings. They also may be topped with icing. Eating too many brownies is like eating too much of any dessert. It can make you sick and, if you eat too many too often, can lead to health problems. But it’s OK to have a brownie once in a while.
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How is brownie used in real life?
Brownies are a very popular dessert item that people often make themselves.
Decided to abandon all responsibilities and bake brownies instead
— Morelia (@Bittahkillah)
It’s my dads birthday and I just wanna be home and eat ribs and fudge brownies with him 😞
— k 🐾 (@littlekayy14)
I'm out here eating brownies and ice cream, welcome to the good life.
— Chai (@MyNamesChai)
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True or False?
A brownie is a cake-like dessert made from chocolate that may also contain nuts.
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