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fossil (noun)

A fossil is the remains or trace of a plant or animal that lived a very long time ago, preserved in rock. It helps scientists understand how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.

💬 Example

"The young boy found a small fish fossil on the beach."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Fossil' as 'Found in Soil'. The 'F' is for Found and the 'soil' sounds like the end of 'fossil'.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
remains relic specimen trace petrifaction
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Calling a 100-year-old bone a fossil. → Calling it 'remains' or 'bone'.

Using 'fossil' for an ancient coin. → Using 'artifact'.

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