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Definition of tawny

tawny

/ˈtɔːni/
taw · ny
Adverb:tawnily
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Plural:tawnies
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tawny Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Of an orange-brown or yellowish-brown color, resembling tanned leather.

Example

"The lion's tawny coat blended seamlessly with the dry savanna grass."

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• noun

1

A warm brownish-orange or yellowish-brown color.

Example

"The autumn leaves shifted from bright gold to a rich, deep tawny."

2

A style of port wine aged in wooden barrels until it develops a golden-brown color and nutty flavor.

Example

"After dinner, the host poured each guest a small glass of aged tawny."

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• Nearby Words

tavda
tavern
taverna
tawny
tax
taxable
taxation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Anglo-French 'tauné', the past participle of Old French 'taner' (to tan leather), denoting the warm brownish-orange color of tanned hides.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tawny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tawny
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