Definitions

1. noun

A fossilized piece of feces from an ancient animal, often used by paleontologists as a source of information.

“The paleontologist carefully examined the coprolite to determine the diet of the dinosaur it came from.”

2. noun

A fossilized piece of excrement, especially one containing the remains of ancient organisms.

“The coprolite revealed the presence of parasites in the ancient creature’s digestive system.”