Neogene

See also: neogene

English

Etymology

From neo- +‎ -gene. From Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + γενεά (geneá, “generation”).

Adjective

Neogene (not comparable)

  1. (geology) Of a geologic period within the Cenozoic era; comprises the Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene and Holocene epochs from about 26 million years ago to the present.

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Proper noun

Neogene

  1. (geology) The Neogene period.

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See also

  • Appendix:Geologic timescale
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