Oranian

adjective

Oran·​ian

ōˈränēən

: of or relating to an Upper Paleolithic culture of western Algeria and Morocco typified by tiny crescent-backed blades

Word History

Etymology

Oran, seaport and department in northwestern Algeria + English -ian

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