the time during the development of human culture before the appearance of the written word
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
no longer fashionable
a particular society at a particular time and place
the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group
all the knowledge and values shared by a society
(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
the raising of plants or animals
