MIOCENE

Miocene, Miocene epoch

(noun) from 25 million to 13 million years ago; appearance of grazing mammals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

Miocene (comparative more Miocene, superlative most Miocene)

(geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 23 to 5.3 million years ago; marked by the drift of continents to their present position.

Proper noun

Miocene

(geology) The Miocene epoch.

Anagrams

• ocimene

Source: Wiktionary


Mi"o*cene, a. Etym: [Gr. (Geol.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the middle division of the Tertiary.

– n.

Definition: The Miocene period. See Chart of Geology.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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