flora
the plants of a particular region or period, listed by species and considered as a whole.
a work systematically describing such plants.
plants, as distinguished from fauna.
the aggregate of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms normally occurring on or in the bodies of humans and other animals: intestinal flora.
Origin of flora
1Other words from flora
- sub·flo·ra, noun, plural sub·flo·ras, sub·flo·rae.
Other definitions for Flora (2 of 2)
a female given name.
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British Dictionary definitions for flora (1 of 2)
/ (ˈflɔːrə) /
all the plant life of a given place or time
a descriptive list of such plants, often including a key for identification
short for intestinal flora
Origin of flora
1British Dictionary definitions for Flora (2 of 2)
/ (ˈflɔːrə) /
the Roman goddess of flowers
Origin of Flora
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Scientific definitions for flora
[ flôr′ə ]
The plants of a particular region or time period.
The bacteria and other microorganisms that normally inhabit a bodily organ or part, such as the intestine.
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Cultural definitions for flora
[ (flawr-uh) ]
Plants, especially the plants of a particular place and time.
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