fósil

Definitions of fósil
  1. noun
    the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil
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    types:
    amonita
    one of the coiled chambered fossil shells of extinct mollusks
    type of:
    restos, sobras
    any object that is left unused or still extant
  2. noun
    someone whose style is out of fashion
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    type of:
    persona mayor
    an elderly person
  3. noun
    an oldster in his dotage; someone whose age has impaired his intellect
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    type of:
    persona mayor
    an elderly person
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