Aurignacian

adjective

Au·​ri·​gna·​cian ˌȯr-ēn-ˈyā-shən How to pronounce Aurignacian (audio)
: of or relating to an Upper Paleolithic culture marked by finely made artifacts of stone and bone, paintings, and engravings

Word History

Etymology

French aurignacien, from Aurignac, France

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aurignacian was in 1906

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“Aurignacian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aurignacian. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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