Plural of fossa
irregular plural
The plural of fossa is fossae.
Forms of fossa
| Singular | fossa /ˈfɒsə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | fossae /ˈfɑˌsi/ |
| Countable | countable |
Plural of fossa by meaning
- a pit, groove, cavity, or depression.: fossae
- a large nocturnal reddish-brown catlike mammal (Cryptoprocta ferox) of the civet family...: fossas
Meaning of fossa
- noun A pit, groove, cavity, or depression.
- noun A long, narrow, shallow depression on the body of an extraterrestrial body, such as a planet or moon.
- noun A large nocturnal reddish-brown catlike mammal (Cryptoprocta ferox) of the civet family, endemic to the rainforests of Madagascar. It is slender, long-tailed and has retractile claws and anal scent glands.
Nouns ending in -a: plural -ae
Questions about the plural of fossa
- What is the plural of fossa?
- The plural of fossa is fossae.
- Is fossa countable?
- Fossa is a countable noun.
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