Urkesh (northern Syria) founded during the fourth millennium BC possibly by the Hurrians. Neolithic Europe and Western Eurasia. Crete: Rise of Minoan civilization. The Yamna culture (Kurgan culture), succeeding the Sredny Stog culture is the locus of the Proto-Indo-Europeans according to the Kurgan hypothesis.
or plisse. 1. a textile finish characterized by a puckered or blistered effect, produced by chemical treatment. 2. a usually lightweight fabric having this finish. plissÃ©.
Platitude is a remark in speech or writing that is overused and has no originality. An example of platitude is saying break a leg.. a commonplace, flat, or dull quality, as in speech or writing. a commonplace or trite remark, esp. one uttered as if it were fresh or original.