Noun pithecanthropus has 1 sense

1. Pithecanthropus, Pithecanthropus erectus, genus Pithecanthropus - former genus of primitive apelike men now Homo erectus
   --₁ is a kind of hominid
   

Pithecanthropus

Noun:

1. A genre of extinct hominins that lived in Asia around 1 to 2 million years ago, also known as "Java Man".

Sample Sentence: The discovery of Pithecanthropus fossils in Java sheds light on the prehistoric human population in Asia.

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Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of Pithecanthropus.

Sample Sentence: The pithecanthropus skull displayed distinct anatomical features unlike other species.

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Plural:

Pithecanthropi.

Sample Sentence: The paleontologists discovered several Pithecanthropi fossils during their expedition.

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Local:

A local term used to describe a mythical creature or legendary figure in a particular community or folklore.

Sample Sentence: The villagers gather around the bonfire to share spooky stories about the feared Pithecanthropus of their region.

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