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fossil in Irish

fossil in Irish is iontaise — fossil means the preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.

fossil in Irish

iontaise
noun

What does "fossil" mean?

  1. noun The preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.
    "The children were thrilled to find a small shell fossil on the beach."
  2. noun Something (or someone) seen as extremely old-fashioned or outdated.
    "Some young people think anyone who still writes checks is a fossil."
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fossil in a sentence

  • The children were thrilled to find a small shell fossil on the beach.
  • The museum displayed a dinosaur fossil found in Montana.
  • Some young people think anyone who still writes checks is a fossil.
  • The old rules of the club are a fossil from another era.

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What is "fossil" in Irish?
"fossil" in Irish is iontaise. fossil means: The preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.
How do you use "fossil" in a sentence?
Example: "The children were thrilled to find a small shell fossil on the beach." In Irish, "fossil" is iontaise.
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