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flora

noun

Simple meaning

Plants considered as a group.

Pronunciation

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flawruh

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ˈflɔɹə

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Definition

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noun

  1. Plants considered as a group, especially those of a particular country, region, time, etc.

  2. A book describing the plants of a country, region, time, etc.

  3. The microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body.

  4. A resort in Suriname.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
General and technical use

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  • intestinal floranounCompound term

    Harmless microorganisms (as Escherichia coli) that inhabit the intestinal tract and are essential for its normal functioning.

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Sense: plants considered as a group

fauna

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