mastofauna

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

mastofauna (uncountable)

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

Usage notes[edit]

  • Generally an error made by non-native speakers.

Related terms[edit]

Spanish[edit]

Noun[edit]

mastofauna f (plural mastofaunas)

  1. (zoology) mastofauna
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