flora

/ˈflɔː.ɹə/

Meanings

noun

Plants considered as a group, especially those of a particular country, region, time, etc.

Examples :

"The documentary explored the diverse flora of the Amazon rainforest. "

noun

A book describing the plants of a country, region, time, etc.

Examples :

"The botany student consulted the flora of the Amazon rainforest to identify the unusual plant specimens. "

plant biology literature

noun

The microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help balance the gut flora in my stomach. "

organism microorganism body biology medicine science

Related Words

rainforest noun

/ˈreɪnfɔːrɪst/ /ˈreɪnˌfɔːrɪst/

A forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season.

"The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast variety of plants and animals because it rains almost every day. "

specimens noun

/ˈspɛsɪmɪnz/

An individual instance that represents a class; an example.

"early specimens of the art of Picasso"

documentary noun

/ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.(tɚ.)ɹi/

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

"The documentary about the history of our school showed how it was founded and how it changed over time. "

consulted verb

/kənˈsʌltɪd/

To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer.

"Before making a major decision about his career, he consulted with his mentor. "

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

explored verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrd/ /ɛkˈsplɔːrd/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The lost child explored the crowded mall, desperately calling out for his mother. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

microorganisms noun

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪsm̩z/

An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

"The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen."

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

antibiotics noun

/ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪks/ /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/

Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help fight the bacterial infection in my throat. "

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."