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Maglemosian


Definition of Maglemosian

adjective

Archaeology
  • relating to or denoting a northern European Mesolithic culture, dated to about 9,500-7,700 years ago.
  • (as noun the Maglemosian) the Maglemosian culture or period.

Origin:

1920s: from Maglemose, a town in Denmark where objects from this culture were found, + -ian

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