Definitions

1. adjective

Having a light brown or golden colour, especially of hair or skin.

“The tawny lioness lay in the sun, warming her fur.”

2. noun

A brownish-yellow bird, especially the tawny owl.

“The tawny perched silently in the dark forest.”

3. verb

To become or make something tawny or brownish in colour.

“The sun tawned the leather, turning it into a beautiful tan colour.”