1. plural of faun; mythological creatures that are half human and half goat, typically depicted with horns and goat legs
Usage: mythology

Examples

• The ancient Roman stories featured fauns dancing in the forest.
• In the painting, several fauns played musical instruments among the trees.
• The garden statue depicted two fauns frolicking near a fountain.
• Greek and Roman mythology often included fauns as woodland spirits.
• The fantasy novel described fauns as mischievous but generally harmless creatures.
• Children's books sometimes portray fauns as friendly forest dwellers.