Definition of Fossil
Fossil
fos·sil
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(noun)
the remains of a prehistoric lifeform that is preserved in rocks in the earth's crust, as an impression or mold/cast or in petrified form;
e.g. This dinosaur was found as a fossil in a mine.
(noun)
someone or something that has become outdated and that is often fixed and rigid/resistant to change;
e.g. Her ideas brand her as a fossil since they are very old-fashioned.
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