Fauna

The English word “Fauna” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

The goddess of animals, nature, spring and fertility; she is also the consort of Faunus.

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.

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