Fossa Definition & Meaning

fossa
noun
  1. a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
  2. monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets
  3. largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets

"Fossa" in song lyrics

See how fossa is used in real songs:

  • "ovarian fossa"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bakers cyst in the popliteal fossa"
    AOL — AOL
  • "tumor in supraclavicular fossa"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "fossa"

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