Flora
|Flo-ra|
B2
/ˈflɔːrə/
(flora)
plant life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flora' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Flora', where 'Flora' was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
Historical Evolution
'Flora' was directly borrowed from Latin into English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the Roman goddess of flowers, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'plant life of a region'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
The flora of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 22:33