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fawn

The correct spelling is fawn.

How to pronounce fawn

/fɔːn/
noun

IPA: /fɔːn/

Say it like: Faw-n

The correct spelling is fawn. A young deer.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A young deer.
  2. 2.A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.
  3. 3.The young of an animal; a whelp.
  4. 4.A servile cringe or bow.
  5. 5.Base flattery.

verb

  1. 1.To give birth to a fawn.
  2. 2.To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
  3. 3.To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
  4. 4.(of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

adjective

  1. 1.Of the fawn colour.

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