Tardenoisian

/ (ˌtɑːdəˈnɔɪzɪən) /

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adjective

of or referring to a Mesolithic culture characterized by small flint instruments

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Word Origin for Tardenoisian

C20: after Tardenois, France, where implements were found

Words nearby Tardenoisian

Tarbes, tarboosh, tar boy, tarbrush, Tarde, Tardenoisian, Tardieu, tardigrade, tardiness, tardive, tardive dyskinesia

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How to use Tardenoisian in a sentence

The Azilian-Tardenoisian epoch leads over to the Neolithic, our chief object of study.
The New Stone Age in Northern Europe|John M. Tyler
The Tardenoisian people, if their culture was carried by a distinct people, may represent an early wave.
The New Stone Age in Northern Europe|John M. Tyler
It is possible that the Azilian, Tardenoisian, and Maglemosian peoples had made considerable progress in the art of navigation.
Ancient Man in Britain|Donald A. (Donald Alexander) Mackenzie
These are the Azilian, the Tardenoisian, and the Maglemosian.
Ancient Man in Britain|Donald A. (Donald Alexander) Mackenzie

The Tardenoisian culture had spread northward from the Mediterranean.
The New Stone Age in Northern Europe|John M. Tyler