Magdalenian

adjective Mag·da·le·ni·an \ˌmag-də-ˈlē-nē-ən\

Definition of MAGDALENIAN

: of or relating to an Upper Paleolithic culture characterized by flint, bone, and ivory implements, carving, and paintings

French magdalénien, from La Madeleine, rock shelter in southwest France

First Known Use: 1885

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