Sebilian

adjective

Se·​bil·​ian

sə̇ˈbilyən

: of or relating to a Mesolithic culture of Upper Egypt characterized by microlithic flint tools and composite weapons using microliths

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary sebil- (from Sebil, locality in southeastern Egypt) + -an

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