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rachis tiny joining stalk that connects the grain to the ear in such plants as maize, wheat, and other cereals

radiometric dating the determination of age relative to a specific (often calendrical) timescale; also referred to as absolute or chronometric dating

radius (pl. radii) one of two lower arm bones (with ulna)

refitting putting stone flakes back together to recreate the original core, thus giving insights into the knapper's craft

relative dating determination of chronological sequence without reference to a fixed time scale

retouched flakes those whose edges were further modified by the striking off of tiny chips to reshape or sharpen the edge

rhyton Greek ceremonial vessel for pouring libations


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