Perigordian

American  

[per-i-gawr-dee-uhn] / ˌpɛr ɪˈgɔr di ən /

adjective

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

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Perigordian British  

/ ˌpɛrɪˈɡɔːdɪən /

adjective

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

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noun

1. the Perigordian culture

Etymology

Origin of Perigordian

1935–40; Périgord ( def. ) + -ian

Example Sentences

"That is called a truffled turkey," said Marcel, pointing to a splendid bird, showing through its rosy and transparent skin the Perigordian tubercles with which it was stuffed.

From Bohemians of the Latin Quarter by Murger, Henry

Candide, returning with the Perigordian Abbé, felt some remorse in having been unfaithful to Miss Cunegonde.

From Candide by Voltaire

"Have you seen," said the Perigordian Abbé, "the romance of Sieur Gauchat, doctor of divinity?"

From Candide by Voltaire

The Perigordian Abbé, Candide and Martin entered; no one rose, no one saluted them, no one looked at them; all were profoundly occupied with their cards.

From Candide by Voltaire