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Perigordian
[ per-i-gawr-dee-uhn ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Paleolithic cultural epoch in southern France, especially of the Périgord region.
Perigordian
/ ˌpɛrɪˈɡɔːdɪən /
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Palaeolithic culture in Europe, esp in France
noun
- the Perigordianthe Perigordian the Perigordian culture
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Perigordian1
1935–40; Périgord ( def ) + -ian
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Perigordian1
C20: after Périgord, district in France
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Example Sentences
Thus Candide, Martin, and the Perigordian conversed on the staircase, while watching every one go out after the performance.
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