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fawns

noun

Meaning

  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.
  4. To give birth to a fawn.
  5. A servile cringe or bow.
  6. Base flattery.
  7. To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
  8. To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
  9. (of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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