gravette

noun

gra·​vette
grəˈvet
variants or gravette point
plural -s
: a small sharp prehistoric flint tool consisting of a blade like that of a knife with a very sharp point, a straight back, and a groove following one entire margin

Word History

Etymology

from La Gravette, France, where it was found

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“Gravette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravette. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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