Very dark crimson or red. See II., 2.n. A kind of sweet chestnut produced in southern Europe, and known elsewhere as the French or Italian chestnut, having a single kernel and attaining a large size from the fact that the other two seeds of the involucre or bur are abortive. It is largely used for food by the poor in the countries where it is produced.n. A generic name for any pure or crimson red of very low luminosity. The color of a chestnut is yellower.n. In dyeing, a coal-tar coloring matter obtained by purifying the resinous matters formed in the manufacture of magenta.n. In pyrotechnics, a small cubical box of pasteboard filled with gunpowder and wrapped round with two or three layers of strong twine, used to imitate the report of a cannon.n. One of a class of negroes, originally fugitive slaves, living in the wilder parts of Jamaica and Dutch Guiana.n. One who is left on a desolate island as a punishment.n. Same as feral, 2.To put ashore and leave on a desolate island by way of punishment, as was done by the bucaneers, etc.In the southern United States, to camp out after the manner of the West Indian maroons; make a pleasure-excursion of some duration, with provision for living in camp.