1. fossilized feces or dung from ancient animals
Usage: paleontology; geology

Examples

• The paleontologists discovered several coprolites at the dinosaur dig site.
• Coprolites provide valuable information about the diet of extinct animals.
• The museum’s collection includes coprolites from various prehistoric creatures.
• Scientists analyzed the coprolites to understand what the ancient mammals ate.
• These coprolites are millions of years old and perfectly preserved.
• The coprolites contained seeds and bone fragments from the dinosaur’s last meal.