Perigordian
[ per-i-gawr-dee-uhn ]
/ ˌpɛr ɪˈgɔr di ən /
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adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Paleolithic cultural epoch in southern France, especially of the Périgord region.
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Words nearby Perigordian
perigee, periglacial, perigon, perigonium, Périgord, Perigordian, Périgueux, perigynous, perigyny, perihelion, perikaryon
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How to use Perigordian in a sentence
Thus Candide, Martin, and the Perigordian conversed on the staircase, while watching every one go out after the performance.
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British Dictionary definitions for Perigordian
Perigordian
/ (ˌpɛrɪˈɡɔːdɪən) /
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Palaeolithic culture in Europe, esp in France
noun
the Perigordian the Perigordian culture
Word Origin for Perigordian
C20: after Périgord, district in France
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