(military, nautical, broadly) A naval force capable of military operations in riverine and coastal environments.

plural of brown-water navy

A flowering annual plant Rudbeckia triloba; the state flower of Maryland.

(slang, dated) To deceive someone thoroughly; to take in completely.

Any of various plant diseases that cause brown spots on leaves.

Synonym of Swinhoe's minivet; the bird Pericrocotus cantonensis.

plural of brown-rumped minivet

(Nigeria) The prevalence of "brown envelope journalism", i.e. bribing journalists for positive press coverage.

The practice of giving bribes to journalists in exchange for positive press coverage.

plural of brown-eyed Susan