Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A remnant of an organism, such as a plant or animal, from a former geological age preserved in rock.
Fossil
/ˈfɒsəl/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
I found a big fossil at the beach.Fossils help us learn about ancient animals and plants.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word fossilis meaning dug up, the term fossil traces back to use in the 16th century to describe objects found and excavated from the earth.
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