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Fossette

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Fosˊsette′

(? or ?)
,
Noun.
[F., dim. of
fosse
a fosse.]
1.
A little hollow; hence, a dimple.
2.
(Med.)
A small, deep-centered ulcer of the transparent cornea.

Definition 2024

fossette

fossette

English

Noun

fossette ‎(plural fossettes)

  1. A little hollow; a dimple.
  2. (medicine) A small, deep-centred ulcer of the transparent cornea.
  3. (dentistry) A small depression in the crown of a tooth

Translations

French

Etymology

fosse +‎ -ette, a diminutive suffix.

Noun

fossette f ‎(plural fossettes)

  1. dimple

Italian

Noun

fossette f

  1. plural of fossetta

Anagrams

Etymology

French, diminutive of fosse a fosse.

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