First Known Use: 14th century
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1tawny
adjective taw·ny \ˈtȯ-nē, ˈtä-nē\
: having a brownish-orange color
taw·ni·ertaw·ni·est
Full Definition of TAWNY
1
: of the color tawny
2
: of a warm sandy color <the lion's tawny coat>
— taw·ni·ness noun
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Origin of TAWNY
Middle English, from Anglo-French tané, tauné, literally, tanned, from past participle of tanner to tan
2tawny
noun
plural tawnies
Definition of TAWNY
: a brownish-orange to light brown color
First Known Use of TAWNY
15th century
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tawny
adjective taw·ny \ˈtȯ-nē\
taw·ni·ertaw·ni·est
Definition of TAWNY for Kids
: of a brownish orange color
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