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fossorial

Syllabification: (fos·so·ri·al)
Pronunciation: /fäˈsôrēəl/
Definition of fossorial

adjective

Zoology
  • (of an animal) burrowing.
  • (of limbs) adapted for use in burrowing.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from medieval Latin fossorius (from Latin fossor 'digger', from fodere 'to dig') + -al

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