Gravettian

adjective

Gra·​vett·​ian

grəˈvetēən

: of or relating to an Upper Paleolithic culture widespread in Europe and typified by a narrow pointed-blade tool with a straight blunted back edge

Word History

Etymology

La Gravette, rock shelter in the Couze valley of the Dordogne, France + English -ian

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