fossette

[ fo-set, faw- ]

noun

1. a small hollow or depression, as in a bivalve shell; dimple.
2. Pathology. a small, deep corneal ulcer.

fossette

/ fɒˈsɛt /

noun

1. anatomy a small depression or fossa, as in a bone
2. pathol a small deep ulcer of the cornea

Word History and Origins

Origin of fossette¹

1840–50; < French: dimple, small cavity. See fosse, -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of fossette¹

C19: from French: dimple, from fosse ditch

Example Sentences

For his relaunch, Douglas rolled out a new sweet and savory lineup including meat pies and the focaccia-esque Fossette, with lemon-rosemary and other toppings and spread options.

From Seattle Times

Fossette′, a dimple or small depression.

From Project Gutenberg

But the muscular prominence is formed by the united radial extensors, and the fossette, because of the permanent pronation of the forearm, is scarcely recognisable.

From Project Gutenberg

Throughout this extraordinary – irreplaceable! – novel, Colette provides many exquisitely timed funny-sad turns, as when the boisterously assertive Renée argues with her agent, or when the hapless Big-Noodle takes her out in his new car, not to mention the hilarious cameos from Fossette, Renée's beloved mastiff that "knows how to play cards in the bulldog manner".

From The Guardian

Back in Swansea, Fossette, Adrian Gleiss, Graeme Hays and Rory Wilson analysed the temperature, pressure and acceleration data collected by the loggers.

From US News