faunal
|fau-nal|
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/ˈfɔːnəl/
related to animals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faunal' originates from the Latin word 'fauna,' which referred to the animals of a particular region.
Historical Evolution
'Fauna' was adopted into English in the 18th century, and 'faunal' was derived from it to describe things related to fauna.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to animals,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
The faunal diversity in the Amazon rainforest is unparalleled.
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