noun a young deer
verb to exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining, or cringing
In literature, 'fawn' can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is obsequious or overly flattering.
In zoology, 'fawn' refers to a young deer, typically with a light brown coat and white spots.
In fashion and design, 'fawn' may be used to describe a color or fabric resembling the light brown shade of a fawn.
As a color term, 'fawn' describes a pale yellowish-brown hue resembling the coat of a fawn.
In writing, 'fawn' can be used to describe a character who is excessively flattering or obsequious.
In psychology, 'fawn' may be used to describe a response to trauma known as the 'fawn response', where individuals seek to appease or please others in order to avoid harm.
In veterinary medicine, 'fawn' can refer to the color of a deer's coat or the act of a newborn deer standing up for the first time.
In the fashion industry, 'fawn' may be used to describe a light brown color similar to the coat of a young deer.
In wildlife biology, 'fawn' specifically refers to a young deer, typically less than a year old.