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Paleogene

adjective
Pa·​leo·​gene | \ ˈpā-lē-ə-ˌjēn How to pronounce Paleogene (audio) , especially British ˈpa- How to pronounce Paleogene (audio) \

Definition of Paleogene

: of, relating to, or being the earlier part of the Tertiary including the Paleocene, Eocene, and Oligocene or the corresponding series of rocks

Other Words from Paleogene

Paleogene noun

First Known Use of Paleogene

1882, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Paleogene

German Paläogen, from palä- pale- + -gen (from Greek -genēs born) — more at -gen

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