fossa
English
/ˈfɑsə/, /ˈfɒsə/
noun
Definitions
- (anatomy) A pit, groove, cavity, or depression.
- (geology) A long, narrow, shallow depression on the body of an extraterrestrial body, such as a planet or moon.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin fossa (ditch, moat, trench).
Origin
Latin
fossa
Gloss
ditch, moat, trench
Concept
Semantic Field
Agriculture and vegetation
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
堀