—fossil /ˈfɒs.əl/ aep /ˈfɑː.səl/
noun [C] (IN ROCK)
► F0 the shape of a bone, a shell, or a plant or animal that has been preserved in rock for a very long periodThesaurus+: ↑Palaeontology and fossilsnoun [C] (PERSON)
► F0 INFORMAL HUMOROUS an old person, especially one who will not accept new ideasThesaurus+: ↑People who are boring and old-fashioned- beau
- be au fait with sth
- beaut
- beauteous
- beautician
- beautification
- beautiful
- beautifully
- beautify
- beauty
- beauty contest
- beauty is in the eye of the beholder
- beauty is only skin deep
- beauty queen
- beauty salon/parlour
- beauty spot
- beaux
- beaver
- beaver away
- be a victim of your own success
- be a victory for common sense
- be awake to sth
- be away with the fairies
- be back in harness
- be back on your feet