faunally
|fau-nal-ly|
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/ˈfɔːnəli/
(faunal)
related to animals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faunal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fauna,' where 'fauna' referred to the animals of a particular region.
Historical Evolution
'fauna' transformed into the English word 'faunal,' and eventually became the adverb 'faunally' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to animals,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to the animals of a particular region or period.
The region is faunally diverse, hosting a wide range of species.
Synonyms
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