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fau·na
 fauna
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- pronunciation:
- faw
n
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
faunae, faunas |
| definition: |
When we talk about fauna, we are talking about animals in a general way, or all the animals that live naturally in a particular place. The word "fauna" contrasts with the word "flora," which is talking about plants only.
Some of the fauna living in the swamp include alligators and snakes. |
| related words: |
life |
| derivations: |
faunal (adj.), faunally (adv.) |
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