What does FAUNA mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
2. A book or treatise on the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈfɔnə/
UK: /ˈfɔːnə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fauna" comes from the Latin word "fauna" meaning "goddess of fertility and animals". It was first used in the English language in the late 18th century to refer to the animals of a particular region or habitat. Today, it is commonly used in scientific and academic contexts when discussing the animals of a particular area or time period.

Synonyms:

animal life, wildlife, zoology

Related Words:

flora, fauns, fawns, fanon, fanny

Example Sentences:

1. The fauna of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse.
2. The textbook covers the fauna of the Arctic region.
3. The researchers are studying the impact of climate change on the local fauna.