tawny
|taw-ny|
B2
/ˈtɔːni/
warm brownish-orange
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tawny' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'tanné,' where 'tan-' meant 'tanned or brownish.'
Historical Evolution
'tanné' transformed into the Middle English word 'tawny,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tawny'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tanned or brownish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a warm, sandy shade of brownish-orange.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a warm, sandy shade of brownish-orange.
The tawny fur of the lion blended with the savannah grass.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 05:45