maroon

An escaped negro slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of escaped slaves.

A castaway; a person who has been marooned.

To abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a desert island.

Associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples.

A rich dark red, somewhat brownish, color.

Of a maroon color

A rocket-propelled firework or skyrocket, often one used as a signal (e.g. to summon the crew of a lifeboat or warn of an air raid).

An idiot; a fool.