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human remains

plural noun

Definition of human remains

: parts of the bodies of dead people
  • an area where ancient human remains have been found

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human play

  1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of humans (see 2human)

  2. : consisting of humans

  3. : having human form or attributes

  1. : a bipedal primate mammal (Homo sapiens) : a person : man

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remain play remains

  1. : to be a part not destroyed, taken, or used up

  2. : to be something yet to be shown, done, or treated

  3. : to stay in the same place or with the same person or group

  1. : stay

  2. : a remaining part or trace

  3. : a dead body

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