Capsian
[ kap-see-uh n ]
/ ˈkæp si ən /
adjective Archaeology.
of or designating an Epipaleolithic culture of northwestern Africa, characterized by the use of geometric microlithic tools.
Origin of Capsian
1910–15; < French
capsien, equivalent to
Caps(a), Latin name of Gafsa, town in Tunisia near which tools of the culture were discovered +
-ien
-ian
British Dictionary definitions for capsian
Capsian
/ (ˈkæpsɪən) /
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
Word Origin for Capsian
C20: from French
capsien, from
Capsa, Latinized form of
Gafsa, Tunisia