Associations to the word «Tawny»

Wiktionary

TAWNY, adjective. Of a light brown to brownish orange color
TAWNY, noun. A light brown to brownish orange colour
TAWNY OWL, noun. A bird of prey of the species Strix aluco.
TAWNY OWLS, noun. Plural of tawny owl

Dictionary definition

TAWNY, adjective. Of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather.

Wise words

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