fossil (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 17
def the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil
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Hypernym remains
Derivationally related form fossil → fossilist
Derivationally related form fossil → fossilize
Hyponym fucoid; belemnite; ammonite, ammonoid; index fossil, guide fossil; microfossil; wormcast
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) fossil → fossil; fossiliferous → fossil
Hypernym fucoid; belemnite; ammonite, ammonoid; index fossil, guide fossil; microfossil; wormcast
Hyponym remains
Derivationally related form fossilist → fossil
Derivationally related form fossilize → fossil

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