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fauna

/ˈfɔːnə/noun2 syllables

Fauna means: a living organism characterized by voluntary movement.

Synonyms for fauna6

noun, as in a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature

noun, as in all the animal life in a particular region or period

zoology

Opposites of fauna

flora

What does fauna mean?2

noun

1

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

2

all the animal life in a particular region or period“the fauna of China”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with fauna?1

two syllables

sauna
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Fauna in a sentence

  • Madagascar is famous for its flora and fauna, as well as its inclement weather.Cangarejo
  • The island's unique flora and fauna must be protected.Hybrid
  • The park is home to diverse flora and fauna.CM
  • The local flora and fauna are incredibly diverse.jummy
  • We don't gave gazelles as local fauna here.Amastan
  • I learned a lot about the flora and the fauna of the national park.Ioan_Cristian
  • The giraffe is an icon of the African fauna.Amastan
  • So many Brasilian fauna have vibrant colors that complement the country.threewingdinner

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Forms of fauna

as a noun

plural
faunas