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Paleocene

adjective
Pa·​leo·​cene | \ ˈpā-lē-ə-ˌsēn How to pronounce Paleocene (audio) , especially British ˈpa- How to pronounce Paleocene (audio) \

Definition of Paleocene

: of, relating to, or being the earliest epoch of the Tertiary or the corresponding series of rocks — see Geologic Time Table

Other Words from Paleocene

Paleocene noun

First Known Use of Paleocene

1877, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Paleocene

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