FAWN


Meaning of FAWN in English

n., adj., & v.

n. 1 a young deer in its first year. 2 a light yellowish brown.

adj. fawn-coloured.

v.tr. (also absol.) (of a deer) bring forth (young). in fawn (of a deer) pregnant.

[ ME f. OF faon etc. ult. f. L fetus offspring: cf. FOETUS ]

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