Fauna Definition in a Sentence
fau·na | \ ˈfȯ-nə 
, ˈfä- \
plural faunas also faunae \ ˈfȯ-ˌnē , -ˌnī , ˈfä- \
Definition of fauna
: animal life especially : the animals characteristic of a region, period, or special environment the diverse fauna of the island — compare flora
Other Words from fauna
faunal \ ˈfȯ-nᵊl , ˈfä- \ adjective
faunally adverb
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Faunus and Fauna were the Roman woodland god and goddess for whom animals were a particular concern. Faunus was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Pan, and like Pan, he had goats' legs. Their goat-legged helpers, called fauns, were known for their love of pleasure and mischief. The fauna of a continent are often very similar across a broad east-west band; from north to south, however, they may vary greatly.
Examples of fauna in a Sentence
studying the diverse fauna of the island studying the faunas of different islands
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First Known Use of fauna
1771, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology for fauna
New Latin, from Latin Fauna, sister of Faunus
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"Fauna." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fauna. Accessed 9 Dec. 2021.
More Definitions for fauna
fau·na | \ ˈfȯ-nə \
Kids Definition of fauna
: the animal life typical of a region, period, or special environment the island's fauna
fau·na | \ ˈfȯn-ə, ˈfän- \
plural faunas also faunae \ -ˌē , -ˌī \
Medical Definition of fauna
: animal life especially : the animals characteristic of a region, period, or special environment — compare flora sense 1
Other Words from fauna
faunal \ -ᵊl \ adjective
faunally \ -ᵊl-ē \ adverb
Fauna Definition in a Sentence
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