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biome

Syllabification: (bi·ome)
Pronunciation: /ˈbīˌōm/

Definition of biome

noun

Ecology
  • a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra.

Origin:

early 20th century: from bio- 'life' + -ome

biome in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of biome in the British & World English dictionary