Neogene

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From neo- +‎ -gene. From Ancient Greek νέος (néos, new) + γενεά (geneá, generation).

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Neogene (not comparable)

  1. (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.

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Neogene

  1. (geology) The Neogene period.

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