flora
ˈflɔːrə
floraefloræ
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Definition of flora - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
natural historyTECH.plants of a specific region or periodTECH.
  • The flora of the Amazon is incredibly diverse.
greenery vegetation
2.
biologyTECH.microorganisms in a body partTECH.
  • The gut flora is essential for digestion.
microflora
3.
field guideTECH.book describing plants of a regionTECH.
  • She consulted a flora to identify the wildflowers.
herbarium
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Images of flora

  • flora: book describing plants of a region
    book describing plants of a region

Expressions with flora

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microorganisms that naturally inhabit a specific environment
The bacterial flora of the gut plays a crucial role in digestion..
plants and animals of a specific region or period
The flora and fauna of the Amazon are incredibly diverse.
microorganisms living in the digestive tract
A healthy gut flora is essential for digestion.
harmless microorganisms essential for intestinal health
A balanced intestinal flora is vital for good digestion.
microorganisms promoting health when consumed
Yogurt contains probiotic flora that can aid digestion.

Origin of flora

Latin, flora (goddess of flowers)

Terms with flora included in their meaning

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general flora
all forms of plants considered collectively
general flora
plants in general or plants covering a specific area
flora
plant life of a region
Australian flora
Australian tree with yellow-orange flowers
flora
type of wildflower found in North America
flora
prickly plant with purple flowers, often seen as a weed
flora
tree with bright yellow flowers, used as an ornamental plant
Madagascar flora
Madagascar tree with scarlet and orange flowers

Examples of flora in a sentence

  • Desert flora can survive with minimal water.
  • Oral flora can affect dental health.
  • The skin flora protects against infections.
  • The botanist wrote a comprehensive flora of the region.
  • He gifted her a rare flora for her birthday.

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  1. French:flore, microbiote, ...
  2. German:Flora, Pflanzenbuch, ...
  3. Italian:flora, guida botanica, ...
  4. Spanish:flora, microbiota, ...
  5. Portuguese:flora, microbiota, ...
  6. Chinese:植物群, 菌群, ...
  7. Japanese:植物相, 微生物叢, ...
  8. Arabic:نَباتات, نَبِيت جُرثُومِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:צִמְחִיָּה, אוֹכְלוּסִיַּת חַיְדַּקִּים, ...
  10. Russian:флора, микрофлора, ...
  11. Ukrainian:флора, мікрофлора, ...
  12. Hindi:वनस्पति, फ्लोरा, ...
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