| 释义 |
fossilist Now somewhat rare.|ˈfɒsɪlɪst|
[f. as prec. + -ist.]
One who studies fossils, an authority on fossils, a palæontologist.
1746[see argument v. 4]. 1766Pennant Zool. (1768) I. 41 Those remains which fossilists distinguish by the title of diluvian. 1806Guide to Watering Places 115 The fossilist and botanist may here find ample amusement. 1876Page Adv. Text-bk. Geol. vi. 113 Battles of opinion were fought between Cosmogonists, Diluvialists, and Fossilists. |