fossil — meaning in English

English meaning

• dodo noun A large flightless bird from Mauritius that became extinct in the 1600s.
• fossil noun The preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.

Senses

fossil is used for these senses in English:

• dodo (figuratively) A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.

dodo — full definition

1. noun A large flightless bird from Mauritius that became extinct in the 1600s.
2. noun A person or idea considered hopelessly outdated.

fossil — full definition

1. noun The preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.
2. noun Something (or someone) seen as extremely old-fashioned or outdated.

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