Abbevillian

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US/ˌæb.əˈvɪl.i.ən/US/ˌæbˈvɪl.i.ən/US/ˌæbˈvil.i.ən/US/ˌæbˈvil.jən/

adjective

Of or relating to any of various early Paleolithic sites, particularly in Europe, that are characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes.

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OldowanChellianChelleanLower Acheulean
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Meanings

adjectiveAbbevillian (not comparable)

alternative Abbevillean · alternative Abbevilean

  1. datednot comparablearchaeologyOf or relating to any of various early Paleolithic sites, particularly in Europe, that are characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes.
proper noun

alternative Abbevillean · alternative Abbevilean

  1. datedarchaeologyThe earliest epoch of the early Paleolithic stage or tradition characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes, especially in Europe.First known use 1930's

    Synonyms: Oldowan, Chellian, Chellean, Lower Acheulean

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe earliest epoch of the early Paleolithic stage or tradition characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes, especially in Europe.

Similar
OldowanChellianChelleanLower Acheulean
Also see
chellean

Origin

Name derived from Abbeville, France (location of the archaeological sites).

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Translations

Portuguese Abeviliano
  • Abevilianoearliest epoch of the early Paleolithic stage
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Chicago

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