Paleogene
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editFrom paleo- + -gene. From Ancient Greek παλαιός (palaiós, “old”) + γενεά (geneá, “generation”).
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editPaleogene (not comparable)
- (geology) 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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editof period from 65 to 23 million years ago
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Proper noun
editPaleogene
- (geology) The Paleogene period.
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editPaleogene period
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