Eoanthropus
/ˌiːəʊˈanθrəpəs/Palaeontology. Now historical
noun
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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