coprolite

noun

cop·​ro·​lite ˈkä-prə-ˌlīt How to pronounce coprolite (audio)
: fossilized excrement
coprolitic adjective

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Certain foodstuffs in the coprolites were surprisingly undigested. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024 Other coprolites contained bones crushed by predators. Katie Hunt, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024 This single piece of very old poop would later turn into a very large collection of coprolites. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2024 The size and shape of coprolites can also yield useful insights. Ars Technica, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for coprolite

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coprolite was in 1829

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“Coprolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coprolite. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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