Neogene
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See also: neogene
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
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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