Oligocene, Oligocene epoch
(noun) from 40 million to 25 million years ago; appearance of sabertoothed cats
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Oligocene (not comparable)
(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
(geology) The Oligocene epoch.
• oleogenic
Source: Wiktionary
Ol"i*go*cene, a. Etym: [Oligo- + Gr. (Geol.)
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or designating, certain strata which occupy an intermediate position between the Eocene and Miocene periods.
– n.
Definition: The Oligocene period. See the Chart of Geology.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
13 June 2025
(noun) an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; “the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
