Paleogene
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paleo- + -gene. From Ancient Greek παλαιός (palaiós, “old”) + γενεά (geneá, “generation”).
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Paleogene (not comparable)
- (geology) Of a geologic period within the Cenozoic era; comprises the Paleocene, Eocene and Oligocene epochs from about 65 to 23 million years ago.
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of period from 65 to 23 million years ago
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Paleogene
- (geology) The Paleogene period.
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Paleogene period
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