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单词 Eoanthropus
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Definition of Eoanthropus in English:

Eoanthropus

noun ˌiːəʊˈanθrəpəs
historical
  • A supposed extinct hominid formerly given the name Eoanthropus dawsoni but subsequently shown to be a hoax.

Origin

Early 20th century. From scientific Latin Eoanthropus, former genus name from English eo- or its etymon ancient Greek ἠώς dawn + scientific Latin -anthropus man, human, probably influenced by eolith. Compare slightly later dawn man.

 
 

Definition of Eoanthropus in US English:

Eoanthropus

nounˌiːəʊˈanθrəpəs
historical
  • A supposed extinct hominid formerly given the name Eoanthropus dawsoni but subsequently shown to be a hoax.

Origin

Early 20th century. From scientific Latin Eoanthropus, former genus name from English eo- or its etymon ancient Greek ἠώς dawn + scientific Latin -anthropus man, human, probably influenced by eolith. Compare slightly later dawn man.

 
 
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