Paleogene

See also: paleogene, Paléogène, and paléogène

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpeɪl.iəˌd͡ʒin/
  • Rhymes: -iːn

Adjective

Paleogene (not comparable)

  1. (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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Proper noun

Paleogene

  1. (geology) The Paleogene period.

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See also

  • Appendix:Geologic timescale
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