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Mousterian definition

Mous·teri·an (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.

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

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