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Aurignacian

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːrɪˈnjeɪʃ(ə)n, ˌɔːrɪgˈneɪ-/

Definition of Aurignacian

adjective

Archaeology

relating to or denoting the early stages of the Upper Palaeolithic culture in Europe and the Near East. It is dated in most places to about 34,000–29,000 years ago, and is associated with Cro-Magnon Man.
(as noun the Aurignacian) the Aurignacian culture or period.