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Plural
fossils
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the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants, animals, or other organisms found in rock
- The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the desert.
- She studied the fossil to learn about prehistoric life.
- The museum displayed a fossil of a giant fern.
- Scientists used the fossil to determine the species of the animal.
- He carefully brushed dirt away from the fossil with a small tool.