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The '''scalp''' is the [[skin]] covering the top of the human [[skull]]. Metaphorically, it is the trophy of a victory over another person, the term coming from the supposed practice of certain [[native American]] peoples of 'scalping' fallen opponents (removing the scalp as a trophy).
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The '''scalp''' is the [[skin]] covering the top of the human [[skull]]. Metaphorically, it is the trophy of a victory over another person, the term coming from the supposed former practice of certain [[native American]] peoples of 'scalping' fallen opponents (removing the scalp as a trophy).
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