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Spanish word
magdaleniense
Pronunciation
IPA/maɣðaleˈnjense/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)Magdalenian
Example
Un magdaleniense pintó este bisonte en la cueva hace miles de años.
A Magdalenian painted this bison in the cave thousands of years ago.
More examples
El museo exhibe herramientas del período magdaleniense.
The museum displays tools from the Magdalenian period.
Core concept
Late Upper Paleolithic cave art and finely worked bone tools.
Common phrases
arte magdaleniense
Magdalenian art
cultura magdaleniense
Magdalenian culture
Definition in Spanish
Relativo al Magdaleniense, la cultura del Paleolítico superior europeo conocida por su arte y sus herramientas.
Word origin
Named after the archaeological site of La Madeleine in France, which gave its name to the Magdalenian culture.
Usage tips
- In archaeology, magdaleniense is used as both a noun and an adjective for the Magdalenian culture and period.