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boskopoid

/ˈbɒs.kə.pɔɪd/

Tradução: Adjetivo obsoleto que se refere a um suposto tipo primitivo de hominídeo, outrora associado ao crânio de Boskop; considerado errôneo na antropologia moderna.

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adjective

/ˈbɒs.kə.pɔɪd/formalscientificobsoleto
  • ptAdjetivo obsoleto que se refere a um suposto tipo primitivo de hominídeo, outrora associado ao crânio de Boskop; considerado errôneo na antropologia moderna.

An obsolete adjective referring to a hypothetical, primitive hominid type once thought to be associated with the Boskop skull; now discredited in modern anthropology.

  1. Relating to Boskop ManC2formal

    Belonging to, relating to, or resembling the extinct hominid known as Boskop man, characterized by a large brain size and robust features.

    ptRelativo ao Homem de Boskop

    • The fossil remains displayed distinct boskopoid cranial features.
    • Anthropologists debated the classification of the boskopoid skull.
    • Some theories suggest a boskopoid lineage in early human evolution.