fauna
Translation
animal life, animals of a region
Examples
We studied the local flora and fauna.
We studied the local flora and fauna.
The island has a unique fauna.
The island has a unique fauna.
Grammar Patterns
the fauna ((of a place)) the animals of a particular region The island has a unique fauna.
Similar Words
Synonyms: animal life, wildlife, creatures; Antonyms: flora (plant life)
Etymology
From Latin 'Fauna', a rural goddess, sister of 'Faunus' (a god of the woods).
Memory Tips
Remember 'flora and fauna' as a pair. 'Flora' sounds like 'flower' (plants), so 'fauna' must be the animals.