fossiform

adjective

fos·​si·​form

ˈfäsəˌfȯrm,

ˈfȯs-

: having the form of a fossa : depressed, grooved

Word History

Etymology

fossa entry 1 + -iform

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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