mastofauna

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English

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Etymology

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Superficially masto- (“relating to mammary organs”) +‎ fauna, though perhaps calquing or borrowed directly from a term like Spanish mastofauna.

Noun

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mastofauna (uncountable)

  1. (rare, zoology) The mammals, or all kinds of mammals, inhabiting a region.

Usage notes

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  • Generally an error made by non-native speakers.
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Spanish

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Noun

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mastofauna f (plural mastofaunas)

  1. (zoology) mastofauna
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