flora

[ flawr-uh, flohr-uh ]

/ ˈflɔr ə, ˈfloʊr ə /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR flora ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural flo·ras, flo·rae [flawr-ee, flohr-ee] /ˈflɔr i, ˈfloʊr i/ for 2.

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

First recorded in 1655–65; from New Latin, Latin Flōra the Roman goddess of flowers (used from the 17th century in the titles of botanical works), derivative ofLatin flōr- (stem of flōs ) “flower”

OTHER WORDS FROM flora

sub·flo·ra, noun, plural sub·flo·ras, sub·flo·rae.

Words nearby flora

floppy disk, flops, flop sweat, Floptical disk, flor-, flora, floral, floral emblem, floral envelope, floral leaf, Floral Park

Definition for flora (2 of 2)

Flora

[ flawr-uh, flohr-uh ]

/ ˈflɔr ə, ˈfloʊr ə /

noun

a female given name.

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for flora

While most deciduous flora in North America only give off a hint of an aroma during their death spiral, one tree in particular makes the air smell sweeter than the rest.
Why autumn air smells so delicious and sweet|Sara Kiley Watson|October 13, 2020|Popular Science
On lunchtime walks, I snap photos of flora with the also-free iNaturalist app and try to find a match in its database of more than 300,000 species.
11 Great Microadventures You Can Do Now|The Editors|October 1, 2020|Outside Online
Two weeks ago, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation pledged $5 million for the cause.
Why Isn't Silicon Valley Doing More to Fight Ebola?|Abby Haglage|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And the flora is a thousand times more complex than we ever imagined.
Happy Summer. You’re Covered in Fungus.|Kent Sepkowitz|July 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Yep, all the stuff the Clearasil pad missed is fertilizer for the flora carpeting your skin.
Happy Summer. You’re Covered in Fungus.|Kent Sepkowitz|July 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Flora and I have four young children, so I write late into the night—the only time our home is silent.
Ma Jian: How I Write|Noah Charney|June 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
What is your process like with your partner, Flora Drew, when she is translating one of your books?
Ma Jian: How I Write|Noah Charney|June 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He has also pointed out another index to insect climates, borrowed from the Flora of a country.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)|William Kirby
Two shrubby species of Euonymus belong to the flora of North America, but the bulk of the large family is tropical.
Trees Worth Knowing|Julia Ellen Rogers
Our cousin the curate loved, while he was yet a boy, Flora, of the sparkling eyes and the ringing voice.
The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index|Various
When they were all out in the south room Flora Barnes spoke again.
The Shoulders of Atlas|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
To my surprise, she strongly objected, declaring that Flora was an angel, and she would not leave her.
Down The River|Oliver Optic

British Dictionary definitions for flora (1 of 2)

flora

/ (ˈflɔːrə) /

noun plural -ras or -rae (-riː)

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

Word Origin for flora

C18: from New Latin, from Latin Flōra goddess of flowers, from flōs flower

British Dictionary definitions for flora (2 of 2)

Flora

/ (ˈflɔːrə) /

noun

the Roman goddess of flowers

Word Origin for Flora

C16: from Latin, from flōs flower

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for flora

flora

[ (flawr-uh) ]

Plants, especially the plants of a particular place and time.

Medical definitions for flora

flora

[ flôr′ə ]

n. pl. flo•ras

Plants considered as a group.

The microorganisms that normally inhabit a bodily organ or part.

Scientific definitions for flora

flora

[ flôr′ə ]

Plural floras florae (flôr′ē′)

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.

单词	flora
释义	flora [ flawr-uh, flohr-uh ] / ˈflɔr ə, ˈfloʊr ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR flora ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural flo·ras, flo·rae [flawr-ee, flohr-ee] /ˈflɔr i, ˈfloʊr i/ for 2. 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 First recorded in 1655–65; from New Latin, Latin Flōra the Roman goddess of flowers (used from the 17th century in the titles of botanical works), derivative ofLatin flōr- (stem of flōs ) “flower” OTHER WORDS FROM flora sub·flo·ra, noun, plural sub·flo·ras, sub·flo·rae. Words nearby flora floppy disk, flops, flop sweat, Floptical disk, flor-, flora, floral, floral emblem, floral envelope, floral leaf, Floral Park Definition for flora (2 of 2) Flora [ flawr-uh, flohr-uh ] / ˈflɔr ə, ˈfloʊr ə / noun a female given name. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for flora While most deciduous flora in North America only give off a hint of an aroma during their death spiral, one tree in particular makes the air smell sweeter than the rest. Why autumn air smells so delicious and sweet\|Sara Kiley Watson\|October 13, 2020\|Popular Science On lunchtime walks, I snap photos of flora with the also-free iNaturalist app and try to find a match in its database of more than 300,000 species. 11 Great Microadventures You Can Do Now\|The Editors\|October 1, 2020\|Outside Online Two weeks ago, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation pledged $5 million for the cause. Why Isn't Silicon Valley Doing More to Fight Ebola?\|Abby Haglage\|October 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And the flora is a thousand times more complex than we ever imagined. Happy Summer. You’re Covered in Fungus.\|Kent Sepkowitz\|July 5, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Yep, all the stuff the Clearasil pad missed is fertilizer for the flora carpeting your skin. Happy Summer. You’re Covered in Fungus.\|Kent Sepkowitz\|July 5, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Flora and I have four young children, so I write late into the night—the only time our home is silent. Ma Jian: How I Write\|Noah Charney\|June 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST What is your process like with your partner, Flora Drew, when she is translating one of your books? Ma Jian: How I Write\|Noah Charney\|June 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He has also pointed out another index to insect climates, borrowed from the Flora of a country. An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)\|William Kirby Two shrubby species of Euonymus belong to the flora of North America, but the bulk of the large family is tropical. Trees Worth Knowing\|Julia Ellen Rogers Our cousin the curate loved, while he was yet a boy, Flora, of the sparkling eyes and the ringing voice. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index\|Various When they were all out in the south room Flora Barnes spoke again. The Shoulders of Atlas\|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman To my surprise, she strongly objected, declaring that Flora was an angel, and she would not leave her. Down The River\|Oliver Optic British Dictionary definitions for flora (1 of 2) flora / (ˈflɔːrə) / noun plural -ras or -rae (-riː) 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 Word Origin for flora C18: from New Latin, from Latin Flōra goddess of flowers, from flōs flower British Dictionary definitions for flora (2 of 2) Flora / (ˈflɔːrə) / noun the Roman goddess of flowers Word Origin for Flora C16: from Latin, from flōs flower Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to flora vegetation, verdure, plants Cultural definitions for flora flora [ (flawr-uh) ] Plants, especially the plants of a particular place and time. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for flora flora [ flôr′ə ] n. pl. flo•ras Plants considered as a group. The microorganisms that normally inhabit a bodily organ or part. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for flora flora [ flôr′ə ] Plural floras florae (flôr′ē′) 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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flora

noun, plural flo·ras, flo·rae [flawr-ee, flohr-ee] /ˈflɔr i, ˈfloʊr i/ for 2.

Origin of flora

OTHER WORDS FROM flora

Words nearby flora

Definition for flora (2 of 2)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for flora

British Dictionary definitions for flora (1 of 2)

noun plural -ras or -rae (-riː)

Word Origin for flora

British Dictionary definitions for flora (2 of 2)

noun

Word Origin for Flora

Words related to flora

Cultural definitions for flora

Medical definitions for flora

n. pl. flo•ras

Scientific definitions for flora

Plural floras florae (flôr′ē′)