Neogene
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See also: neogene
English
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Etymology
[edit]From neo- + -gene. From Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + γενεά (geneá, “generation”).
Adjective
[edit]Neogene (not comparable)
- (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.
Translations
[edit]of a period from 26 million years ago to present
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Proper noun
[edit]Neogene
- (geology) The Neogene period.
Translations
[edit]Neogene period
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