A creature from Roman mythology with the body of a man and the horns and legs of a goat.
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A mischievous faun danced through the enchanting forest.His painting depicted a faun resting by a gurgling stream.The faun played a lively tune on his ancient wooden flute.
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Fawn
/fɔːn/
To give excessive praise, flattery, or affection, usually to gain favor or advantage.
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The fawn's coat helped it blend into the underbrush.A young fawn pranced gracefully through the meadow.They spotted a fawn nestled under the large oak tree.
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Faun contains the letter u like unicorn, which it resembles as a mythical creature.
A fawn is a young deer, which often implies innocence or youth, think of Bambi in the forest.
Remember fawn as a baby animal and faun as a creature in mythology.
Faun contains au like saturn, connecting to mythological imagery.
Fawn is related to animals; picture a fawn in the woods to connect it with nature.