Early 19th century; earliest use found in George Shaw (1751–1813), natural historian. Either from classical Latin fossula, or from French fossule, although this is apparently rare.
Definition of fossule in US English:
fossule
noun
Zoology rare
A fossula.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in George Shaw (1751–1813), natural historian. Either from classical Latin fossula, or from French fossule, although this is apparently rare.