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Perigordian
[ per-i-gawr-dee-uhn ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Paleolithic cultural epoch in southern France, especially of the éǰ region.
Perigordian
/ ˌɛɪˈɡɔːɪə /
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Palaeolithic culture in Europe, esp in France
noun
- the Perigordianthe Perigordian culture
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Perigordian1
1935–40; éǰ ( def ) + -ian
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Perigordian1
C20: after éǰ, district in France
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"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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