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