Perigordian

[ per-i-gawr-dee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Paleolithic cultural epoch in southern France, especially of the Périgord region.

Perigordian

/ ˌpɛrɪˈɡɔːdɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Palaeolithic culture in Europe, esp in France

noun

1. the Perigordian
   the Perigordian culture

Word History and Origins

Origin of Perigordian¹

1935–40; Périgord ( def ) + -ian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Perigordian¹

C20: after Périgord, district in France

Example Sentences

"Have you seen," said the Perigordian Abbé, "the romance of Sieur Gauchat, doctor of divinity?"

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Instead of her I have only met a Parisian wench and a Perigordian Abbé.

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The Perigordian Abbé offered to introduce him.

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Candide, returning with the Perigordian Abbé, felt some remorse in having been unfaithful to Miss Cunegonde.

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The Perigordian Abbé, Candide and Martin entered; no one rose, no one saluted them, no one looked at them; all were profoundly occupied with their cards.

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