fawn
/fɔːn/
noun
- 1
A young deer.
- 2
A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.
- 3
The young of an animal; a whelp.
verb
- 1
To give birth to a fawn.
adjective
- 1
Of the fawn colour.
noun
- 1
A servile cringe or bow.
- 2
Base flattery.
verb
- 1
To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
- 2
To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
- 3
(of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.
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