florae

flo·ra

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flawr-uh, flohr-uh]
- /ˈflɔr ə, ˈfloʊr ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flawr-uh, flohr-uh]
- /ˈflɔr ə, ˈfloʊr ə/

Definitions of florae word

noun plural florae the plants of a particular region or period, listed by species and considered as a whole. 1
noun plural florae a work systematically describing such plants. 1
noun plural florae plants, as distinguished from fauna. 1
noun plural florae the aggregate of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms normally occurring on or in the bodies of humans and other animals: intestinal flora. 1

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Origin of florae

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < New Latin, Latin Flōra the Roman goddess of flowers (used from the 17th cent. in the titles of botanical works), derivative of Latin flōr- (stem of flōs) flower

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Parts of speech for Florae

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florae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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