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Magdalenian

Pronunciation: /ˌmagdəˈliːnɪən/

Definition of Magdalenian

adjective

Archaeology

relating to or denoting the final Palaeolithic culture in Europe, following the Solutrean and dated to about 17,000–11,500 years ago. It is characterized by a range of bone and horn tools, and by highly developed cave art.
(as noun the Magdalenian) the Magdalenian culture or period.