"Fauna" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Feminine form of Faunus. Some refer it to Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₂w-, whence Ancient Greek θαῦνον (thaûnon, “beast”), Illyrian-related Daunus. Some refer it to faveō. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ine-pro|*dʰeh₂w-}} Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₂w-, {{cog|grc|θαῦνον||beast}} Ancient Greek θαῦνον (thaûnon, “beast”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Fauna
  1. (Roman mythology) The goddess of animals, nature, spring and fertility; she is also the consort of Faunus. Tags: Roman Categories (topical): Roman deities, Gods Translations (the goddess of animals): फॉना (phŏnā) [feminine] (Marathi)
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  2. A female given name from Latin. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Fatua, Fenta Fauna Translations (female given name): फॉना (phŏnā) [feminine] (Marathi)
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