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Capsian
[ kap-see-uhn ]
adjective
Archaeology.
- of or designating an Epipaleolithic culture of northwestern Africa, characterized by the use of geometric microlithic tools.
Capsian
/ ˈæɪə /
noun
- a late Palaeolithic culture, dating from about 12 000 bc , found mainly around the salt lakes of Tunisia. The culture is characterized by the presence of microliths, backed blades, and engraved limestone slabs
adjective
- of or relating to this culture
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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Capsian1
C20: from French capsien, from Capsa, Latinized form of Gafsa, Tunisia
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Jay Capsian Kang, writing in The New York Times Magazine, pointed out that sophisticated daily fantasy sports players have a term for what they do: “bumhunting.”
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Residents of the Capsian Sea city have trouble imagining the mayor behind bars.
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