maglemosian

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 maglemosian word

adjective maglemosian 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
noun maglemosian the first Mesolithic culture of N Europe, dating from 8000 bc to about 5000 bc: important for the rare wooden objects that have been preserved, such as dugout canoes 0
adjective maglemosian designating or relating to this culture 0
adjective maglemosian of, or relating to the Maglemosians. 0

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Origin of maglemosian

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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maglemosian 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.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.