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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Art that depicts subjects related to paleontology. US, uncountable
2. 2
   The primitive art of Paleolithic peoples. US, uncountable

Etymology

Coined by American artist Mark Hallett in 1987, from paleo- + art.

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