- solutrian
- so·lu·tri·an
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solutrian
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Solutrean — /seuh looh tree euhn/, adj. Archaeol. of or designating an Upper Paleolithic European culture c18,000 16,000 B.C., characterized by the making of stone projectile points and low relief stone sculptures. Also, Solutrian. [1885 90; < F solutréen,… … Universalium
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Solutrean — or Solutrian [sə lo͞o′trē ən] adj. [after Solutre, village in France where artifacts were found] designating or of an Upper Paleolithic culture of Europe, characterized by delicate, laurel leaf flint points … English World dictionary
solutrean — n. & adj. (also Solutrian) n. the palaeolithic period in Europe following the Aurignacian and preceding the Magdalenian. n. the culture of this period. Etymology: Solutreacute in E. France, where remains of it were found … Useful english dictionary
stillbay — ˈstilˌbā adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Still Bay, southern coast of Cape Province, South Africa : of or belonging to a Middle Pleistocene culture of East Africa and Cape Province characterized by flake tools and weapons… … Useful english dictionary
