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Oldowan Definition

Ol·do·wan (ôl′də wän′, -wən; -äl′-)

adjective

designating or of the oldest known Lower Paleolithic culture, characterized by pebble tools usually flaked in two directions to form simple cutters, choppers, scrapers, etc.

Etymology: after Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, where remains have been found

Browse dictionary entries near Oldowan

  1. ‹ oldish
  2. ‹ oldie
  3. ‹ Oldham
  4. ‹ oldfangled
  5. ‹ oldest
  6. ‹ older
  7. ‹ Oldenburg
  8. ‹ olden
  9. ‹ Oldcastle
  10. ‹ Old World
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  10. olefin ›