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fauna

fau·na

fauna

 
pronunciation:
faw n
part of speech: noun
inflections: faunae, faunas
definition: animals generally, or all the animals that live in a particular place. The word "fauna" contrasts with the word "flora," which refers to plants only.
The region is famous for its unique fauna.
 
derivations: faunal (adj.), faunally (adv.)