tortoise core

Questions

What does tortoise core mean?

The core of a stone when it takes on a roughly domed shape as a result of knapping using the Levallois technique.

Where does tortoise core come from?

From the resemblance to a tortoise's shell.

How to pronounce tortoise core

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