tawny in Latin
tawny in Latin is fulvus, aurantius, cervīnus — tawny means of a light brownish-orange colour, like a lion's coat.
tawny in Latin
fulvus
Of a light brown to brownish orange colour; orangey brown tinged with gold.
aurantius
Of a light brown to brownish orange colour; orangey brown tinged with gold.
cervīnus
Of a light brown to brownish orange colour; orangey brown tinged with gold.
fulvēscēns
Of a light brown to brownish orange colour; orangey brown tinged with gold.
rāvus
Of a light brown to brownish orange colour; orangey brown tinged with gold.
What does "tawny" mean?
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adj Of a light brownish-orange colour, like a lion's coat.
"The desert stretched out in tawny sand and rock."
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noun A light brownish-orange colour.
"The curtains were dyed a rich tawny."
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noun A sweet, aged fortified wine (tawny port) known for its brownish-orange colour.
"They finished the meal with a glass of tawny port."
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tawny in a sentence
- The desert stretched out in tawny sand and rock.
- She had tawny hair that caught the sunlight.
- The curtains were dyed a rich tawny.
- They finished the meal with a glass of tawny port.
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What is "tawny" in Latin?
"tawny" in Latin is fulvus, aurantius, cervīnus. tawny means: Of a light brownish-orange colour, like a lion's coat.
How do you use "tawny" in a sentence?
Example: "The desert stretched out in tawny sand and rock." In Latin, "tawny" is fulvus, aurantius, cervīnus.
Are there other ways to say "tawny" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "tawny": fulvus, aurantius, cervīnus, fulvēscēns, rāvus.
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