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prehispanic

a. Of or pertaining to the period of time before the 16th century when Spanish explorers discovered and conquered Mesoamerica and South America.

Usage examples of "prehispanic".

Olmec natives danced while recorded prehispanic musicians played clay flutes, ocarinas, and turtle shells, and shook rain sticks, beating out rhythms on clay water pots.