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fossil
adjective
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Divide fossil into syllables:

fos · sil

How to pronounce fossil:

Definition of fossil:

fossil (adjective):
preserved from a past geologic age

Synonyms for fossil:

dodoantediluvianconservativeveteran

Antonyms for fossil:

liberalposerprogressiveradicaltrendyadventurerdandymodern

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