Meaning Of The Word Fawn

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What's The Definition Of Fawn?

fawn
colour: Fawn is a pale yellowish-brown colour.

fawn in American English 1
to show friendliness by licking hands, wagging its tail, etc.
adjective: light yellowish-brown
intransitive verb: to bring forth young
noun: a young deer, esp. an unweaned one

fawn in American English 2
a young deer less than one year old
of this color
to bring forth (young)
intransitive verb: to seek notice or favor by servile demeanor

fawn in British English 1
noun: a young deer of either sex aged under one year

fawn in British English 2
to seek attention and admiration (from) by cringing and flattering

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