Definition of faun
: a figure in Roman mythology similar to but gentler than the satyr
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Origin and Etymology of faun
Middle English, from Latin faunus, from Faunus
FAUN Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of faun for English Language Learners
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: a creature in Roman mythology that is part human and part goat
FAUN Defined for Kids
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Definition of faun for Students
: a Roman god of country life represented as part goat and part man
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