Abbevillian
US/ˌæb.əˈvɪl.i.ən/
Abbevillian adjective: of or relating to any of various early Paleolithic sites, particularly in Europe, that are characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes.
Adjective
Abbevillian (not comparable)
- Of or relating to any of various early Paleolithic sites, particularly in Europe, that are characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes.
Proper noun
Abbevillian
- The earliest epoch of the early Paleolithic stage or tradition characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes, especially in Europe.
Abbevillian meaning in Malayalam
Abbevillian in Malayalam
- പ്രാചീന ശിലായുഗത്തിലെ ഒരു കാലഘട്ടം
Synonyms of Abbevillian
Forms of Abbevillian
| alternative form | Abbevillean |
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| alternative form | Abbevilean |
Origin of Abbevillian
Name derived from Abbeville, France (location of the archaeological sites).
Questions about Abbevillian
- What does Abbevillian mean?
- Abbevillian means of or relating to any of various early Paleolithic sites, particularly in Europe, that are characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes.
- What is Abbevillian in Malayalam?
- Abbevillian in Malayalam is പ്രാചീന ശിലായുഗത്തിലെ ഒരു കാലഘട്ടം. See Abbevillian meaning in Malayalam.
- What part of speech is Abbevillian?
- Abbevillian can be an adjective or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Abbevillian?
- Abbevillian is pronounced /ˌæb.əˈvɪl.i.ən/ (US).
Words near Abbevillian in the dictionary
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