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fau·na
fauna
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- pronunciation:
- faw
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
faunae, faunas |
definition 1: |
animals collectively, esp. of a particular period, region, or environment. (Cf. flora.)
Among the various types of fauna living in the swamp are alligators and snakes.
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definition 2: |
a written and often illustrated work that systematically describes the animals of a particular area or time.
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related words: |
life |
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derivations: |
faunal (adj.), faunally (adv.) |
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