Iron Age

noun

Definition of IRON AGE

: the period of human culture characterized by the smelting of iron and its use in industry beginning somewhat before 1000 b.c. in western Asia and Egypt

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First Known Use of IRON AGE

1865

Rhymes with IRON AGE

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