Associations to the word «Neogene»

Wiktionary

NEOGENE, adjective. (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.
NEOGENE, proper noun. (geology) The Neogene period.

Wise words

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