Châtelperronian

adjective

Châ·​tel·​per·​ro·​ni·​an
¦shaˌtelpə¦rōnēən
: of or relating to the first phase of the Aurignacian epoch characterized by a special flint-chipping technique and a blade tool with one straight sharp edge and one curved over to the point and blunted

Word History

Etymology

from Châtelperron, Allier department, France + English -ian

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“Châtelperronian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ch%C3%A2telperronian. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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