Fossil

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Meanings of Fossil

   
Noun
  • The remains of a plant or animal that lived a long time ago and turned into stone.
  • A mark or shape left by an ancient creature or plant, like a footprint or shell.
  • Something very old that is no longer alive.
   

Explanation of the word: Fossil

A fossil is the remains or marks of plants and animals that lived a long time ago. They can be bones, shells, or even footprints that turned into rock.

   

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Related Words for the word: Fossil

dinosaur rock ancient bone
   

Translations for the word: Fossil

   
hindi
जीवाश्म (Jeevaashm)

jeevaashm

जीवाश्म (Jeevaashm)

jeevaashm

पत्थर (Patthar)

patthar

   
   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Fossil

A fossil is the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago. They can be found in rocks and help us learn about the past.

'Fossil' is pronounced as 'fah-suhl'.

The word 'fossil' comes from the Latin word 'fossilis', which means 'dug up'. It refers to how fossils are often found in the ground.

The word 'fossil' in Hindi is 'जीवाश्म' (Jīvāśma).