fossiform

adjective

fos·​si·​form
ˈfäsəˌfȯrm,
ˈfȯs-
: having the form of a fossa : depressed, grooved

Word History

Etymology

fossa entry 1 + -iform

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fossiform was in 1824

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“Fossiform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fossiform. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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