Paleocene
See also: Paléocène
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Pronunciation
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Adjective
Paleocene (not comparable)
- (geology) Of or pertaining to the Paleocene epoch.
Translations
of or pertaining to the Paleocene epoch
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Proper noun
Paleocene
- (geology) A geologic epoch within the Paleogene period from about 65 to 56 million years ago; marked by the rise of the first large mammals in a tropical climate.
Usage notes
Also designated by the symbol Pε.
Translations
geologic epoch
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