brownies

brown-ies · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of brownie; small, rich chocolate cakes.

  2. 2.

    Junior members of the Girl Scouts or Girl Guides.

  3. 3.

    (folklore) Helpful household spirits in Scottish and English legend.

Related words

See also: brownie, cookie, dessert

Etymology

From "brown" + diminutive suffix "-ie" + plural "-s."