human remains
Definition of human remains
: parts of the bodies of dead people an area where ancient human remains have been found
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humanplay
: a bipedal primate mammal (Homo sapiens) : a person : man
: hominid
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remainplay remains
: to be a part not destroyed, taken, or used up
: to be something yet to be shown, done, or treated
: to stay in the same place or with the same person or group
: stay
: a remaining part or trace
: a dead body
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