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a young deer, typically in its first year of life
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Hunters are often instructed not to harm a fawn.
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a light grey-brown or tan color
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Interior designers often use fawn for neutral palettes.
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lichtbruin, reebruin
displaying a light, pale brownish-tan color, often reminiscent of the coat color of young deer
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The leather boots had a fashionable fawn tone, ideal for a casual look.
De leren laarzen hadden een modieuze lichtbruine tint, ideaal voor een casual look.
to fawn
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vleien, slijmen
to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage
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The politician was surrounded by aides who would fawn on his every decision.
De politicus was omringd door assistenten die elke beslissing van hem vleiden.
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(of a female deer) to give birth to young
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Wildlife observers recorded when the deer fawned.
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(of a dog) to show excessive affection, often by rubbing against or closely following a person
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She laughed as her dog fawned on her, pressing against her legs.
