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fossa

/ˈfɔsɐ/

noun, feminine

Meanings

  1. septic tank, cesspit
  2. pit, hollow

Examples

A casa não tem esgoto, tem uma fossa.

The house isn't on the sewer, it has a septic tank.

As fossas nasais ajudam a aquecer o ar.

The nasal cavities help warm the air.

Forms

singulara fossa
pluralas fossas