Fossa and Pit

Fossa

Fossa noun - A concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression).
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Synonyms for Fossa

Pit is a synonym for fossa. In some cases you can use "Pit" instead a noun "Fossa".

Nearby Word: fosse

Pit

Pit noun - A concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression).

Fossa is a synonym for pit. You can use "Fossa" instead a noun "Pit".
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