fossil — the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːsəl/
Korean meaning: 화석; 선사시대 생물체의 유해나 흔적이 암석에 보존된 것
Korean pronunciation: **파**슬
Example Sentences
- My grandpa refuses to use smartphones - he's such a fossil!
- The museum's fossil collection includes a complete T-Rex skeleton.
- Scientists discovered a 65-million-year-old fossil that revealed new insights about dinosaur behavior.
fossil
NOUN//ˈfɑːsəl//
the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock
Scientists discover a prehistoric fish fossil preserved in ancient rock layers
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Children jostle around fossils while the docile scholar guides!
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Origin
From French 'fossile', derived from Latin 'fossilis' meaning 'dug up' or 'obtained by digging', from the past participle of 'fodere' meaning 'to dig'.
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“My grandpa refuses to use smartphones - he's such a fossil!”
“The museum's fossil collection includes a complete T-Rex skeleton.”
“Scientists discovered a 65-million-year-old fossil that revealed new insights about dinosaur behavior.”
“Don't be such a fossil - try the new app!”
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