Definition of Gravettian
:of or relating to an Upper Paleolithic culture widespread in Europe and typified by a narrow pointed-blade tool with a straight blunted back edge
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Gravettian
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Gra·vett·ian
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grəˈvetēən
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Origin and Etymology of gravettian
La Gravette, rock shelter in the Couze valley of the Dordogne, France + English -ian
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