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fossa1

Pronunciation: /ˈfɒsə/

Definition of fossa

noun (plural fossae /-siː/)

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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