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fawn (1)

fawn [ fawn ]


noun  (plural fawns)
Definition:
 
1. young deer: a young deer, especially one that is unweaned or less than a year old

2. yellowish brown color: a pale yellowish brown color



intransitive verb  (past and past participle fawned, present participle fawn·ing, 3rd person present singular fawns)
Definition:
 
produce fawn: to give birth to a fawn

[14th century. Via French faon "young animal" < assumed Vulgar Latin feton-< Latin fetus "offspring"]

fawn adjective

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