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tawny

[ taw-nee ]

adjective

tawnier, tawniest.
  1. of a dark yellowish or dull yellowish-brown color.


noun

  1. a shade of brown tinged with yellow; dull yellowish brown.

tawny

/ ˈɔːɪ /

noun

    1. a light brown to brownish-orange colour
    2. ( as adjective )

      tawny port

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Derived Forms

  • ˈٲɲԾԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٲn· adverb
  • ٲn·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tawny1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English tauny, from Anglo-French taune, from Middle French ٲé, past participle of taner “to tan”; tan 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tawny1

C14: from Old French ٲé, from taner to tan 1
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The young tawny cougar with the broad, handsome features headed east for nearly 50 miles to escape his father, wandering through whatever green spaces he could find “and probably more than few backyards,” Pratt said.

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He had seen tawny owls in the neighbourhood before but was surprised to discover these so close to the heart of the city.

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This summer, Currie — who has tawny hair and, often, a light tan — is planning to travel to various destinations in Europe to buttle at vacation houses.

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The rich, tawny caramel-colored result, served iced, tastes almost like chocolate.

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Her version of this classic practically glows, its tawny surface glistening, a look that promises richness.

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