Natufian
1 of 2adjective
Na·tu·fi·an
nəˈtüfēən
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a food-gathering, cave-dwelling Mesolithic culture of ancient Palestine characterized by microliths, composite tools of microliths, small bare zoomorphic carvings in bone or stone, and the use of sickles suggesting some agriculture
Natufian
2 of 2noun
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plural -s
: a Mesolithic cave dweller of Mount Carmel and other localities in ancient Palestine
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Wadi en-Natuf, valley in Palestine + English -ian