homunculus#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 18
def a tiny fully formed individual that (according to the discredited theory of preformation) is supposed to be present in the sperm cell
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Hypernym person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
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Hyponym person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul

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