Definition

A creature from Roman mythology that has the upper body of a human and the lower body of a goat, often associated with nature and the countryside.

Example

In the forest, the children imagined they saw a faun playing a flute among the trees.

Conversation

Have you ever read about a faun in mythology?

Yeah, I think they're pretty interesting creatures!

I love how they are depicted as friendly and playful, unlike satyrs.

Exactly! They seem like they would be fun to meet in a forest.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Faun → It originates from Latin 'faunus' (meaning a rural deity or spirit associated with nature and fertility). The word 'faun' refers to a mythological creature that is part human and part goat, embodying the spirit of nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a spirit of nature that is part human and part goat, which helps you remember that a 'faun' is a mythical creature associated with the wild.

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