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Homo

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Homo

Genus of the primate family Hominidae. Members of Homo are characterized by a relatively large cranium (braincase), limb structure adapted to erect posture and a two-footed gait, well-developed and fully opposable thumbs, hands capable of power and precision grips, and the ability to make precision tools. The genus includes modern humans (Homo sapiens), the extinct species Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Homo neanderthalensis (the Neanderthals), and the early form of H. sapiens known as Cro-Magnon.
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"D--n Homo with all my heart," says Northerton; "I have the marks of him on my a-- yet.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
Homo Creator's testimony to the sound construction and
The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
We passed under the "Ecce Homo Arch," and saw the very window from which Pilate's wife warned her husband to have nothing to do with the persecution of the Just Man.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
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