flora
Plants considered as a group, especially those of a particular country, region, time, etcPlants considered as a group, especially those of a particular country, region, time, etc.
» Australia has a diverse flora and fauna.
В Австралии богатая флора и фауна.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Plants considered as a group, especially those of a particular country, region, time, etc.
Flora, Pflanzenreich, Pflanzenwelt
фло́раflóra
all the plant life in a particular region or period
(countable, uncountable)A book describing the plants of a country, region, time, etc.
Flora
фло́раflóra
(countable, uncountable)The microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body.
gut flora, intestinal flora
Flora
фло́раflóra
Examples
19 sentencesAustralia has a diverse flora and fauna.
ruВ Австралии богатая флора и фауна.
Rainforests are known for their diverse flora.
The local flora and fauna are incredibly diverse.
deDie lokale Flora und Fauna ist äußerst divers.
The botanist studied the flora of the remote island.
ruБотаник изучал растительный мир отдалённого острова.
deDer Botaniker studierte die Flora der abgelegenen Insel.
The island's unique flora and fauna must be protected.
ruНеобходимо защитить уникальную флору и фауну острова.
deDie einzigartige Tier- und Pflanzenwelt der Insel muss geschützt werden.
Translations
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Origin
From Latin Flōra (goddess of flowers).From Latin Flōra (goddess of flowers).
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Forms
plural: floras / floraeSynonyms
5 synonyms- (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion:plantplant life
- all the plant life in a particular region or period:vegetationbotany
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
16 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable