faunal

fau·na

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [faw-nuh]
- /ˈfɔ nə/
- /ˈfɑː.nəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [faw-nuh]
- /ˈfɔ nə/

Definitions of faunal word

noun plural faunal the animals of a given region or period considered as a whole. 1
noun plural faunal a treatise on the animals of a given region or period. 1
noun plural faunal (initial capital letter) Roman Religion. Bona Dea. 1
noun faunal Pertaining to animals. 1

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Origin of faunal

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; < New Latin, special use of Latin Fauna, a feminine counterpart to Faunus; cf. Flora

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Parts of speech for Faunal

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exclamation

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faunal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

faunal usage trend in Literature

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