Associations to the word «Fawn»

Pictures for the word «Fawn»

Wiktionary

FAWN, noun. A young deer.
FAWN, noun. A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.
FAWN, noun. (obsolete) The young of an animal; a whelp.
FAWN, adjective. Of the fawn colour.
FAWN, verb. (intransitive) To give birth to a fawn.
FAWN, verb. (intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
FAWN, verb. (intransitive) To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
FAWN, verb. (intransitive) (of a dog) To wag its tail, to show devotion.
FAWN LILIES, noun. Plural of fawn lily
FAWN LILY, noun. Any of various plants in the Liliaceae genus Erythronium, also called trout lily and dog's tooth violet.
FAWN OVER, verb. (transitive) To excessively praise in order to get a favor

Dictionary definition

FAWN, noun. A color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color; "she wore dun".
FAWN, noun. A young deer.
FAWN, verb. Show submission or fear.
FAWN, verb. Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss".
FAWN, verb. Have fawns; "deer fawn".

Wise words

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