Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of a juvenile character. The absence of a beard, the slight development of the larynx, and the shortness of the legs as compared with the arms, in the human male, are accounted pedomorphic traits.
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- adjective Alternative spelling of
paedomorphic .
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These pedomorphic or neotenous dogs, who retain more features of juvenile members of canid species into adulthood, look least like adult wolves.
INSIDE OF A DOG ALEXANDRA HOROWITZ 2009
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These pedomorphic or neotenous dogs, who retain more features of juvenile members of canid species into adulthood, look least like adult wolves.
INSIDE OF A DOG ALEXANDRA HOROWITZ 2009
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Meanwhile, some voters may consider pedomorphic, Giuliani's expulsion of Yasser Arafat from a 1995 celebration at the Lincoln Center honoring the founding of the United Nations, as well they might his unilateral rejection in 2001 of a $10 million check donated by Saudi Prince Al-Walid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz to victims of the 911 attacks.
Everybody Loves Rudy! But to Some, the Question is Why? 2007
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