fawn
Translation
a young deer, a light brown color, to fawn
Examples
We saw a fawn in the forest.
We saw a fawn in the forest.
She wore a fawn-coloured coat.
She wore a fawn-colored coat.
He fawned over the director to get the job.
He fawned over the director to get the job.
Grammar Patterns
a fawn a young deer We saw a fawn in the woods.
fawn-colored having a light brown color She has a fawn-colored handbag.
to fawn ((over sb.)) to praise someone in an excessive way to get something The staff fawned over the rich new guests.
Similar Words
Noun: deerlet, calf; Adjective: beige, tan; Verb: grovel, flatter
Etymology
From Old French 'faon', from Latin 'fetus' meaning offspring.
Memory Tips
Picture a baby deer (a fawn) with its light brown (fawn) coat. The verb 'to fawn' is like a puppy trying to get affection.