fauve
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1fauve
noun, often capitalized \ˈfōv\Definition of FAUVE
Origin of FAUVE
French, literally, wild animal, from fauve tawny, wild, from Old French falve tawny, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German falo fallow — more at fallow
First Known Use: 1931
2fauve
adjectiveDefinition of FAUVE
1
often capitalized : of or relating to the fauves
2
: vivid in color
First Known Use of FAUVE
1945
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