Faun (noun)

A mythical being in ancient Roman mythology resembling a man with the legs, horns, and ears of a goat.

Origin:

Late 16th century: via latin from greek paōn "rustic deity", from paiein "to pasture".

Examples:

1. The faun in the painting is playing a panpipe.
2. In Greek mythology, Pan is the equivalent of a faun.
3. Fauns are often depicted as mischievous and playful.
4. The statue of the faun in the park is a popular attraction.
5. Fauns were believed to inhabit forests and were associated with nature and fertility.