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 is related to mythology and represents creatures that are part human and part goat.
Fawn is related to deer and is the term used for young deer.
You can remember faun by thinking of the word fantasy, as fauns are mythical creatures.
If you see fawn, think of forest, where deer are found.
Fauns belong to ancient myths, while fawns belong to the animal kingdom.