Abbevillian

== English == === Alternative forms === Abbevillean Abbevilean === Etymology === Name derived from Abbeville, France (location of the archaeological sites). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌæb.əˈvɪl.i.ən/, /ˌæbˈvɪl.i.ən/, /ˌæbˈvil.i.ən/, /ˌæbˈvil.jən/, /ˌæb.əˈvil.jən/ === Adjective === Abbevillian (not comparable) (archaeology, dated) Of or relating to any of various early Paleolithic sites, particularly in Europe, that are characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes. === Proper noun === Abbevillian (archaeology, dated) The earliest epoch of the early Paleolithic stage or tradition characterized by the presence of bifacial stone axes, especially in Europe. [1930's] ==== Synonyms ==== Oldowan (dated) Chellian (nowadays) Lower Acheulean Chellean ==== Translations ==== === References ===