fauna
|fau/na|
B2
/ˈfɔːnə/
animals of a region
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fauna' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fauna,' which referred to the goddess of fertility and the earth.
Historical Evolution
'fauna' was directly borrowed from Latin into English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the goddess of fertility, but over time it evolved to mean the animals of a particular region.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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