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fauna

1 antonym for fauna — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — The animals of a particular region, habitat, or time period, considered as a group.

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How to use fauna

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flora and fauna native fauna local fauna

Etymology

From New Latin fauna, named after Fauna, the Roman goddess of animals and fertility.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fauna” mean?
The word “fauna” means the animals of a particular region, habitat, or time period, considered as a group. In plain terms, all the animal life of a place, as opposed to its plant life.
How do you pronounce “fauna”?
“Fauna” is pronounced FAW-nuh (/ˈfɔːnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “fauna” in a sentence?
Here is “fauna” used in a sentence: “The rainforest is home to an incredible variety of fauna.”
What part of speech is “fauna”?
“Fauna” is a noun.
Where does the word “fauna” come from?
The word “fauna” comes from New Latin. From New Latin fauna, named after Fauna, the Roman goddess of animals and fertility.
Is “fauna” a common word?
“Fauna” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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