flora
|flo/ra|
B2
/ˈflɔːrə/
plant life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flora' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Flora,' the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
Historical Evolution
'Flora' was used in Latin to refer to the goddess and later adopted into English to describe plant life.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 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: 2025/01/11 11:35