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fossulate

adjective
fos·​su·​late | \ ˈfäs(y)ələ̇t, -ˌlāt also ˈfȯs-\

Definition of fossulate

zoology
: slightly hollowed or grooved

First Known Use of fossulate

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fossulate

New Latin fossula small fossa (from Latin, small ditch, from fossa cavity, ditch, trench + -ula) + English -ate

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