"living floor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: living floors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} living floor (plural living floors)
  1. (archaeology) A flat and relatively level space inside a cave showing evidence of ancient habitation. Categories (topical): Archaeology
    Sense id: en-living_floor-en-noun-bRPng25E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: archaeology, history, human-sciences, sciences

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