Perigordian
[ per-i-gawr-dee-uh n ]
/ 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.
Origin of Perigordian
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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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