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- [fo-set, faw-]
- /fɒˈsɛt, fɔ-/
- /fəsˈet/
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- [fo-set, faw-]
- /fɒˈsɛt, fɔ-/
Definitions of fossette word
- noun fossette a small hollow or depression, as in a bivalve shell; dimple. 1
- noun fossette Pathology. a small, deep corneal ulcer. 1
- noun fossette a small depression or fossa, as in a bone 0
- noun fossette a small deep ulcer of the cornea 0
- noun fossette a small hollow 0
- noun fossette a dimple 0
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Origin of fossette
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < French: dimple, small cavity. See fosse, -ette
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Parts of speech for Fossette
noun
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
fossette popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
fossette usage trend in Literature
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