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neanderthal

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noun

Say it like: Nee-nde-rth-al

The correct spelling is neanderthal. A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis. For example: "The capacity of the Neanderthal skull was 10% larger than that of modern humans."

Usage Examples

The capacity of the Neanderthal skull was 10% larger than that of modern humans.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.
  2. 2.A primitive person.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to Homo neanderthalensis.
  2. 2.Old-fashioned, opposed to change (in allusion to Homo neanderthalensis).
  3. 3.Of or pertaining to the Neander Valley in Germany.

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