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Marmes man

American  
[mahr-muhs] / ˈmɑr məs /

noun

  1. the skeletal remains of Homo sapiens found in Washington State in 1965 and dating from about 9000 b.c.


Etymology

Origin of Marmes man

After the Marmes ranch, where the remains were discovered

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From the fragmented condition of the skull, it was plain that Marmes man had also suffered from Excedrin Headache No. 1.

From Time Magazine Archive

For more evidence about Marmes man and how he lived, the W.S.U. scientists are digging farther into the site.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I think that it's entirely possible that the Marmes man was consumed by his buddies," says Geologist Fryxell.

From Time Magazine Archive