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