Associations to the word «Oligocene»
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Wiktionary
OLIGOCENE, adjective. (geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Paleogene period from about 34 to 23 million years ago; marked by the rapid evolution in a warm climate.
OLIGOCENE, proper noun. (geology) The Oligocene epoch.
Dictionary definition
OLIGOCENE, noun. From 40 million to 25 million years ago; appearance of sabertoothed cats.
Wise words
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