TAWNIES

TAWNY

Taw"ny, a. [Compar. Tawnier; superl. Tawniest.] Etym: [F. tanné, p.p. of tanner to tan. See Tan, v. t. & n. Cf. Tenné.]

Definition: 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’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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LEPTOMENINGES

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