Azilian

 
Pronunciation: /əˈzɪlɪən/

adjective

Archaeology
  • relating to or denoting an early Mesolithic culture in Europe, succeeding the Magdalenian and dated to about 11,500-9,500 years ago. It is characterized by flat bone harpoons, painted pebbles, and microliths.
  • (as noun the Azilian) the Azilian culture or period.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Mas d'Azil in the French Pyrenees, where objects from this culture were found