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fawn

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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.
  4. A servile cringe or bow.
  5. Base flattery.

Adjective

  1. Of the fawn colour.

Verb

  1. To give birth to a fawn.
  2. To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
  3. To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour.
  4. To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

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