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The word brownie is much more versatile than just a delicious chocolate treat. While most people associate it with a dense, fudgy dessert often containing nuts, it also has roots in folklore and youth organizations. In traditional tales, it refers to a helpful household spirit, and in the modern world, it identifies a junior member of the Girl Scouts. This lesson explores the various meanings of the word, including its use in the popular idiom brownie points. You will learn how to use the term correctly in different contexts, from baking to mythology. Watch this video to master the multiple definitions and common phrases associated with this common English noun.