- 1. n. Of a dull yellowish brown color, like things tanned, or persons who are sunburnt; as, tawny Moor or Spaniard; the tawny lion. Source: opted
- 2. adj. of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather Source: wordnet
- 3. Of a dull yellowish brown color, like things tanned, or persons who are sunburnt; as, tawny Moor or Spaniard; the tawny lion. "A leopard's tawny and spotted hide." Longfellow. Source: webster
- 4. Of a dull yellowish brown color, like things tanned, or personswho are sunburnt; as, tawny Moor or Spaniard; the tawny lion. "Aleopard's tawny and spotted hide." Longfellow. Source: adambom
- 5. j:100 s. of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather Source: ecdict
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