paleogene

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/ˈpeɪl.iəˌd͡ʒin/

Definition of paleogene

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adj

(not-comparable)Of a geologic period within the Cenozoic era; comprises the Paleocene, Eocene and Oligocene epochs from about 65 to 23 million years ago.

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adj

(not-comparable)Of a geologic period within the Cenozoic era; comprises the Paleocene, Eocene and Oligocene epochs from about 65 to 23 million years ago.

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From paleo- + -gene. From Ancient Greek παλαιός (palaiós, “old”) + γενεά (geneá, “generation”).

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