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Tayacian

adjective
Ta·ya·ci·an | \təˈyāsēən\

Definition of Tayacian 

: of or belonging to a stage of culture intermediate between the Clactonian and the Mousterian characterized by poorly made planoconvex flake tools

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History and Etymology for Tayacian

French tayacien, from Tayac, its type site near Les Eyzies in southwestern France + French -ien -ian

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