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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Perigordian¹

1935–40; Périgord ( def ) + -ian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Perigordian¹

C20: after Périgord, district in France

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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