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maglemosean

Mag·le·mo·se·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mag-luh-moh-see-uh n, -shuh n, -zhuh n]
    • /ˌmæg ləˈmoʊ si ən, -ʃən, -ʒən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mag-luh-moh-see-uh n, -shuh n, -zhuh n]
    • /ˌmæg ləˈmoʊ si ən, -ʃən, -ʒən/

Definitions of maglemosean word

  • adjective maglemosean of, relating to, or characteristic of the first Mesolithic culture of the northern European plain, adapted to forest and waterside habitats and characterized by flint axes, microliths, and bone and antler equipment used in hunting and fishing. 1
  • adjective maglemosean designating or of a Mesolithic lake or bog culture of N Europe characterized by microliths 0

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Origin of maglemosean

First appearance:

before 1915
One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20; Maglemose site of Mesolithic station in Denmark + -an

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Parts of speech for Maglemosean

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

maglemosean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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