Perigordian

adjective

Per·​i·​gor·​di·​an

¦perə¦gȯ(r)dēən

: of or belonging to a Paleolithic culture epoch of western Europe including the Châterperronian and Gravettian phases and characterized by narrow pointed flint knife blades and the art of Lascaux Cave

Word History

Etymology

Périgord, region in southwestern France + English -ian

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