First Known Use: 1931
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1fauve
noun, often capitalized \ˈfōv\
Definition of FAUVE
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Origin of FAUVE
French, literally, wild animal, from fauve tawny, wild, from Old French falve tawny, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German falo fallow — more at fallow
2fauve
adjective
Definition of FAUVE
1
often capitalized : of or relating to the fauves
2
: vivid in color
First Known Use of FAUVE
1945
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