flora

One entry found for flora.

Main Entry: flo·ra
Pronunciation: flr-, flr-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural floras also flo·rae /fl()r-, fl()r-, -/
1 : plant life; especially : the plants characteristic of a region, period, or special environment <fossil flora> -- compare FAUNA
2 : the microorganisms (as bacteria or fungi) living in or on the body <the beneficial flora of the intestine> <potentially harmful skin flora>
- flo·ral /flr-l, flr-/ adjective