noun
- Small dimples or depressions, especially those that appear on the cheeks or chin when smiling.
Usage: Usually plural; chiefly used in anatomy and cosmetic contexts.
Examples
- Her fossettes became more pronounced whenever she smiled.
- The fossettes on his cheeks gave him a youthful appearance.
- Some people consider fossettes an attractive facial feature.
- The dimples are sometimes called fossettes in medical terminology.