fawn — a young deer in its first year
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a young deer in its first year
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːn/
Korean meaning: 새끼 사슴
Korean pronunciation: **폰**
Example Sentences
- The new intern fawned over every executive like a puppy seeking treats.
- Bambi was the most famous fawn in Disney history.
- She stopped fawning over celebrities when she realized they're just people too.
fawn
NOUN//fɔːn//
a young deer in its first year
A spotted fawn takes wobbly first steps beside its protective mother
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
A fawn appears on the lawn at dawn!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'faon' meaning a young animal, derived from Latin 'fetus' meaning offspring or young animal. The word entered Middle English and became specialized to refer specifically to young deer.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝Examples
“The new intern fawned over every executive like a puppy seeking treats.”
“Bambi was the most famous fawn in Disney history.”
“She stopped fawning over celebrities when she realized they're just people too.”
“His fawn-colored sweater matched perfectly with his brown eyes.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free