"findspot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: findspots [plural]
Etymology: find + spot Etymology templates: {{compound|en|find|spot}} find + spot Head templates: {{en-noun}} findspot (plural findspots)
  1. (archaeology) A location at which items, or a specific item, have been found. Categories (topical): Archaeology Synonyms: find-spot
    Sense id: en-findspot-en-noun-QrT2GtZH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: archaeology, history, human-sciences, sciences

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