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单词 Piltdowner
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Definition of Piltdowner in English:

Piltdowner

noun ˈpɪltdaʊnə
  • Piltdown man; a prehistoric man. Frequently in extended use: a person of primitive appearance, intelligence, or behaviour.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in The Syracuse Herald-Journal. From the name of Piltdown + -er.

Definition of Piltdowner in US English:

Piltdowner

nounˈpɪltdaʊnə
  • Piltdown man; a prehistoric man. Frequently in extended use: a person of primitive appearance, intelligence, or behaviour.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in The Syracuse Herald-Journal. From the name of Piltdown + -er.

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