Definition

Noun: * Folsom culture: A specific prehistoric Paleo-American culture that existed in parts of Central and North America. It is primarily identified and distinguished by a characteristic, finely crafted stone tool: a thin, leaf-shaped projectile point with a distinctive longitudinal fluting on both faces.

Usage

The term "Folsom culture" is used as a proper noun to refer to this archaeological complex. * Archaeologists study the Folsom culture to understand early human migration patterns in North America. * The discovery of the Folsom culture provided crucial evidence that humans coexisted with now-extinct Pleistocene megafauna.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in discussions about chronologies and technologies of early North American hunter-gatherers.
  • The Folsom culture is generally considered to be later than the Clovis culture.

Variants and Related Words

• Folsom point (n): The specific type of fluted projectile point that defines the culture.
  • The museum's collection includes an exceptionally well-preserved Folsom point.

Synonyms

• Folsom complex: A synonymous term used in archaeological literature.
• Paleo-Indian culture: A broader category to which the Folsom culture belongs.

Different Meanings

• As a proper noun referring to a specific archaeological culture, "Folsom culture" does not have other common meanings. It should not be confused with modern cultural terms.

Noun

1. the Paleo-American culture of Central America and North America; distinguished chiefly by a thin finely made flint projectile point having the shape of a leaf