solutrean

So·lu·tre·an

S s

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-loo-tree-uh n]
- /səˈlu tri ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-loo-tree-uh n]
- /səˈlu tri ən/

Definitions of solutrean word

adjective solutrean Archaeology. of or designating an Upper Paleolithic European culture c18,000–16,000 b.c., characterized by the making of stone projectile points and low-relief stone sculptures. 1
adjective solutrean of or relating to an Upper Palaeolithic culture of Europe that was characterized by leaf-shaped flint blades 0
adjective solutrean designating or of an Upper Paleolithic culture of Europe, characterized by delicate, laurel-leaf flint points 0

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Origin of solutrean

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < French solutréen, after Solutré the type-site, near a village of the same name in France (Saône-et-Loire); see -an

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Parts of speech for Solutrean

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solutrean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

solutrean usage trend in Literature

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