Paläogen
German
editEtymology
editA scientific term, most likely coined in the 19th century. Ultimately from Ancient Greek παλαιός (palaiós, “old, ancient”) and Ancient Greek -γενής (-genḗs, “born in a certain place or condition”)
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editPaläogen n (proper noun, strong, genitive Paläogens)
- the Paleogene (a geologic period; from about 65 to 23 million years ago)
- Synonym: Alttertiär
Declension
editDeclension of Paläogen [sg-only, neuter, strong]