OLIGOCENE

Oligocene, Oligocene epoch

(noun) from 40 million to 25 million years ago; appearance of sabertoothed cats

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

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.

Proper noun

Oligocene

(geology) The Oligocene epoch.

Anagrams

• 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



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