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throwback a. a person, animal, or plant that has the characteristics of an earlier or more primitive type b. a reversion to such an organism 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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Yes, it is an interesting instance of a throwback, which appears to be both physical and spiritual. "Well," said Summerlee, "since you ask my opinion, it strikes me as an indefensible throwback to the Stone Age or before it. |
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