Despite the previous definition, (which also happens to be spelled incorrectly - ie: Foosa), this animal does indeed exist. It is NOT however a slang term used to refer to hyenas, as previously stated. Many people have recently been introduced to this animal by the movie "Madagascar." The Fossa(Cryptoprocta ferox)is the largest carnivore endemic to the island of Madagascar, and is a catlike member of the civet family. It usually hunts alone and commonly feeds on birds and lemurs but also preys on livestock. This is precisely why the lemur characters in the movie were always afriad of "The Fossa!"
For an expanded definition and pictures of the Fossa please see Encyclopedia Brittanica online.
"We thank you with enormous gratitude for chasing away the fossa (foo-sah).
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- Julian
"Madagascar"
"We thank you with enormous gratitude for chasing away the fossa (foo-sah).
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- Julian
"Madagascar"
by CrrrlyGirl March 18, 2008
A deep groove on a flat surface that magically attracts readas to be stuck in them. Commonly found near Via Appia.
by Yes, I am a Mike January 30, 2017
by malibu booze crew February 22, 2017
something that is built up to be great but is utterly disappointing. The Fossa is a meat-eating mammal from the island of Madagascar and was built up at Marwell Zoo to be the most 'mysterious creature' about. It was rubbish.
by Will Satterthwaite April 16, 2006
by sudmat May 11, 2009
by Flawia December 24, 2016