Epipalaeolithic

 
Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪpalɪə(ʊ)ˈlɪθɪk/
(US Epipaleolithic)

adjective

Archaeology
  • relating to or denoting a Stone Age period that shows features of both the Palaeolithic and the Mesolithic and may be transitional between them.
  • (as noun the Epipalaeolithic) the Epipalaeolithic period.

Origin:

early 20th century: from epi- 'upon, in addition' + Palaeolithic