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Abbevillian
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English
Alternative forms
en Abbevillean2
en Abbevilean
Etymology
Name derived from Abbeville, France (location of the archaeological sites).
Pronunciation
en /ˌæb.əˈvɪl.i.ən/ /ˌæbˈvɪl.i.ən/ /ˌæbˈvil.i.ən/ /ˌæbˈvil.jən/ /ˌæb.əˈvil.jən/ GenAm
Adjective
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en archaeology dated Of or relating to any of various early Paleolithic sites, particularly in Europe, that are characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes.
Proper noun
en archaeology dated The earliest epoch of the early Paleolithic stage or tradition characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes, especially in Europe. 1930's
Synonyms
en Oldowan
dated Chellian1971 1
nowadays Lower Acheulean1
en Chellean1
Translations
earliest epoch of the early Paleolithic stage
Portuguese: pt Abeviliano m
References