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fossa1

Syllabification: (fos·sa)
Pronunciation: /ˈfäsə/
Definition of fossa

noun (plural fossae /ˈfäsē, -sī/)

Anatomy
  • a shallow depression or hollow.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'ditch', feminine past participle of fodere 'to dig'

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