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Tawny

/tˈɑni/
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(adj) Of a light brown to brownish orange colour; orangey brown tinged with gold.

What color is your urine: bright, tawny, reddish or golden brown?
Tawny owls are highly territorial.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The lion had a beautiful ____ coat that helped it to blend into the dry grass of the wide savanna today.

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