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Jomon

[ jaw-mawn ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the period of Japanese culture, c8000–300 b.c., corresponding to Mesolithic or early Neolithic, characterized by sunken-pit dwellings and heavy handmade pottery formed with a rope pattern of clay coils.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Jomon1

From the Japanese word ōDz rope-pattern
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In Japan, people in Jomon cultures ate lots of chestnuts that they cultivated in addition to what they hunted, gathered, and fished.

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For example, a woman’s remains found in Yokchido in South Korea had 95% ancestry from Japan’s ancient Jomon people, indicating her recent ancestors had migrated over the sea.

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“It is surprising to see that ancient Koreans reflect Jomon ancestry, which so far had only been detected in Japan,” Robbeets said.

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"Sister Abhaya's case has finally got justice. She will rest in peace," said human right activist Jomon Puthenpurackal, who has campaigned for a verdict on the murder.

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Also out: running back-turned-cornerback Jomon Dotson, who earlier this month again tested as the fastest man on the team.

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