The human mind can be captivated by the different shades of the meaning of words. For example consider
MAROON
Most people will know it as a brownish crimson colour.
BUT what about the following meanings of maroon?
To forcibly detain a person/to isolate uncomfortably. (When their boat sunk they were marooned on an island. Think of our own Robben Island where political prisoners were isolated for years.
A detonating firework /An explosive device giving a loud report / used as a warning signal.
GULL a sea bird, a person who is easily deceived – to dupe, a hoax
SPANIEL a breed of dog, a person who fawns (to cringe to flatter)