fawn
noun
a young deer, especially an unweaned one.
fawns
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pluralof fawn.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In recent days, AFP journalists have seen roe deer and fawns looking disorientated in the middle of scorched and barren woodland.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Bears, coyotes and bobcats may take fawns, but humans are by and large the only predators of deer.”
From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2021
Prepare to suppress your gag reflex while a nation fawns yet again over the 44-year-old Brady’s apparent immortality and Belichick’s tactical brilliance.
From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2021
When food sources are plentiful, female deer produce more milk and fawns grow faster, Wolfer said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2021
She fawns over us, and the dresses, and our new looks.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
