fossil

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɒsəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɑːsəl/

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• Hyphenation: fos‧sil

Noun

Singular fossil

Plural fossils

Fossil of a fish.

1. (countable) A fossil is the remains of an animal or plant preserved in rock for millions of years.
2. (countable) (derogratory) A fossil is a person or thing that is outdated or not willing to accept change.