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Perigordian

[ per-i-gawr-dee-uhn ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Paleolithic cultural epoch in southern France, especially of the Périgord region.


Perigordian

/ ˌpɛrɪˈɡɔːdɪən /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Palaeolithic culture in Europe, esp in France


noun

  1. the 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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