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Mousterian

(mo̵̅o̅s tir′ē ən)

adjective

designating or of a Middle Paleolithic culture, associated with the Neanderthal cave people and characterized by the use of flaked hand axes, scrapers, etc.

Origin: Fr moustérien: remains were found at Le Moustier, cave in S France

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adjective

Designating or belonging to a Middle Paleolithic culture following the Acheulian, associated with Neanderthals and characterized by the use of flake tools.

Origin:

Origin: French moustérien

Origin: , after Le Moustier, a cave in southwest France

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