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Folsom2

Pronunciation: /ˈfəʊlsəm/
Definition of Folsom

noun

[usually as modifier] Archaeology
  • a Palaeo-Indian culture of Central and North America, dated to about 10,500-8,000 years ago. The culture is distinguished by fluted stone projectile points or spearheads ( Folsom points). Compare with Clovis3.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Folsom, NE New Mexico, the area where remains were first found

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