All of the unique characteristics by which the Missouri River is known are given to it by the Yellowstone-its turbulence, its tawniness, its feline treachery, its giant caprices.
"The River and I"
John G. Neihardt
Your Lion, my dear sir, may have nothing in his head, but his tawniness tells us he imbibes good sound stuff, worthy of the reputation of a noble brewery.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith
Goldie was the tomcat, so termed by reason of his splendid tawniness.
"The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories"
Arnold Bennett