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caveman

ca·ve·man

US/ˈkeɪvˌmæn/ uncommon informal

noun

1.

someone who dwells in a cave

Origin

From cave + man, based on the supposition that early humans dwelt in caves.

Phrases

  • caveman drums
  • caveman stage

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