biofact

Definitions

noun archaeology a biological artefact, not altered by human hands; e.g. a seed, or an uncarved wooden roof beam.
noun philosophy, sociology, the arts A hybrid of an artefact and a living entity, or between concepts of nature and technology.

Ancient Greek βίος (bios, "life") + Latin arte factum ("something made with skill").

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