"fawny" meaning in English

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      "form": "more fawny",
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        "Somewhat fawn in colour."
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          "name": "Jewelry",
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        "A finger ring."
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        "(UK, slang, obsolete) A finger ring."
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        "A finger ring."
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        "(UK, slang, obsolete) A finger ring."
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