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faunaOne entry found. Main Entry: fau·na Pronunciation: \ˈfȯ-nə, ˈfä-\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural faunas also fau·nae \-ˌnē, -ˌnī\ Etymology: New Latin, from Latin Fauna, sister of Faunus Date: 1771 : animal life; especially : the animals characteristic of a region, period, or special environment — compare flora — fau·nal \-nəl\ adjective — fau·nal·ly adverb
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