English Explanatory Dictionary

Abbevillian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to any of various early Paleolithic sites, particularly in Europe, that are characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes.
name
  1. The earliest epoch of the early Paleolithic stage or tradition characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes, especially in Europe.

Pronunciation

/ˌæb.əˈvɪl.i.ən/ /ˌæbˈvɪl.i.ən/ /ˌæbˈvil.i.ən/ /ˌæbˈvil.jən/ /ˌæb.əˈvil.jən/

Word forms

Abbevillian Abbevillean Abbevilean

Etymology

Name derived from Abbeville, France (location of the archaeological sites).

Synonyms

Oldowan Chellian Chellean Lower Acheulean
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