faun

 
Pronunciation: /fɔːn/

noun

Roman Mythology
  • one of a class of lustful rural gods, represented as a man with a goat’s horns, ears, legs, and tail.

Origin:

late Middle English: from the name of the pastoral god Faunus

Do not confuse fawn with faun. Fawn means 'a young deer', 'a light brown colour', or 'try to gain someone’s approval by flattering them' ( people fawn over you when you’re famous); faun means 'a Roman god that is part man, part goat'.