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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology,zoology) monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets | |
| Synonyms: | genus_Fossa | |
| Related terms: | mammal_genus Viverridae fanaloka | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) | |
| Synonyms: | pit | |
| Related terms: | concavity cavity pit_of_the_stomach glenoid_fossa glenoid_fossa | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (zoology) largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets | |
| Synonyms: | Cryptoprocta_ferox fossa_cat | |
| Related terms: | viverrine | |
| Similar spelling: |
Foss Foos Fouse Fosse Foose Foisy Foskey Foshee fox Foushee fog |
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