fossiili — meaning in English
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English meaning
- antediluvian adj Belonging or pertaining to, or existing in, the time prior to the great flood described in Genesis, or (by extension) to a great or destructive flood or deluge described in other mythologies.
- dinosaur noun One of the large reptiles that dominated the land during the Mesozoic Era, long before humans existed.
- dodo noun A large flightless bird from Mauritius that became extinct in the 1600s.
- fogey noun A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
- fossil noun The preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.
- troglodyte noun A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
Senses
fossiili is used for these senses in English:
- dinosaur (figuratively, colloquial) Something or someone that is very old or old-fashioned, or is not willing to change and adapt.
- dodo (figuratively) A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.
- fogey A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
- old fart (slang, pejorative, idiomatic) An elderly person who holds old-fashioned views.
- troglodyte (derogatory) A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.
antediluvian — full definition
- adj Belonging or pertaining to, or existing in, the time prior to the great flood described in Genesis, or (by extension) to a great or destructive flood or deluge described in other mythologies.
- adj Of animals and plants: long extinct; prehistoric.
- adj Of a person or thing: very old; ancient.
- adj Of attitudes, ideas, etc.: extremely old-fashioned, especially to a laughable extent; antiquated.
dinosaur — full definition
- noun One of the large reptiles that dominated the land during the Mesozoic Era, long before humans existed.
- noun A person, institution, or idea that is outdated and resistant to change.