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flora

Pronunciation: /ˈflɔːrə/
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Definition of flora

noun (plural floras)

[mass noun]
  • the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period:Britain’s native floraCompare with fauna.
  • [count noun] a book or other work detailing the plants of a particular region or habitat.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin flos, flor- 'flower'

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