Paläogen

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Etymology

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A 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

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  • IPA(key): /palɛoˈɡeːn/
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  • Hyphenation: Pa‧läo‧gen

Proper noun

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Paläogen n (proper noun, strong, genitive Paläogens)

  1. the Paleogene (a geologic period; from about 65 to 23 million years ago)
    Synonym: Alttertiär

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See also

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Further reading

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  • Paläogen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Paläogen” in Duden online