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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