fossae

fos·sa

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fos-uh]
- /ˈfɒs ə/
- /ˈfɒs.ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fos-uh]
- /ˈfɒs ə/

Definitions of fossae word

noun plural fossae a pit, cavity, or depression, as in a bone. 1
noun fossae a forest-dwelling genetlike mammal, Cryptoprocta ferox, of the civet family, native to Madagascar, with a short coat of white, black, gray, or brown: now rare. 1
noun fossae Irregular plural form of fossa. 1

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Origin of fossae

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < Latin: ditch, trench, fosse, short for fossa (terra) dug or dug out (earth), noun use of feminine of fossus, past participle of fodere to dig

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Parts of speech for Fossae

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fossae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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