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HomoGenus 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. Homo [′hō·mō] (vertebrate zoology) The genus of human beings, including modern humans and many extinct species. HOMO [¦āch¦ō¦em¦ōor′hō‚mō] (physical chemistry) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"D--n Homo with all my heart," says Northerton; "I have the marks of him on my a-- yet. Homo Creator's testimony to the sound construction and 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. |
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