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fossette.

A little hollow; a dimple.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/fɒˈsɛt/UK/ˌfɔˈsɛt/US/ˌfɑˈsɛt/US
  1. A little hollow; a dimple.

  2. A small, deep-centred ulcer of the transparent cornea.

  3. A small depression in the crown of a tooth.

Where this word comes from

From French, a diminutive of fosse (“a fosse”).

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