noun
faun
fawn
noun
1
A mythological woodland creature with the legs and horns of a goat, known for revelry, similar to a satyr.
"The story features a faun who guides the children into a magical world."
How to Use Faun
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical goat-legged forest spirit from Roman legend.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "fawn", a young deer, or the verb meaning to flatter someone excessively — they sound identical but are unrelated.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
fauns plural
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Etymology
From Latin Faunus, a Roman god of forests and shepherds.