FOSSORIAL


Meaning of FOSSORIAL in English

[ fɒ'sɔ:rɪəl ]

■ adjective Zoology (of an animal) burrowing.

↘(of limbs) adapted for use in burrowing.

Origin

C19: from med. L. fossorius (from L. fossor 'digger') + -al .

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