Meaning of faun in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /fɔn/

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  1. Noun

    faun

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from the name of the pastoral god Faunus

    Definitions

    1. ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail

    Examples

    • « equivalent to Greek satyr »

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