Fossey

[ fos-ee ]

noun

1. Dian [dahy-, an], 1932–85, U.S. zoologist: expert on great apes.

Fossey

/ fŏs′ē /

1. American zoologist who conducted extensive studies of mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Africa. Her research brought about a new understanding of the gorilla's behavior and habitat and supported conservation efforts in Africa.

Example Sentences

Fossey was killed, De Blois severely wounded in the head and leg.

From Project Gutenberg

M. de Fossey was at Mitla in 1838, but his description is made up chiefly from other sources.

From Project Gutenberg

Fossey speaks of one worm-eaten beam, but probably obtained his information from Humboldt.

From Project Gutenberg

Fossey gave the same order; the two sections sprang out of their temporary trenches under a hail of bullets.

From Project Gutenberg