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Meaning of fossil

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fossil

Pronunciation:/ˈfɒsəl//ˈfɑːsəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.

  2. Any preserved evidence of ancient life, including shells, imprints, burrows, coprolites, and organically-produced chemicals.

  3. A fossil word.

  4. Anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated.