PALEOCENE
Paleocene, Paleocene epoch
(noun) from 63 million to 58 million years ago; appearance of birds and earliest mammals
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
Paleocene (not comparable)
(geology) Of or pertaining to the Paleocene epoch.
Proper noun
Paleocene
(geology) A geologic epoch within the Paleogene period from about 65 to 56 million years ago; marked by the rise of the first large mammals in a tropical climate.
Usage notes
Also designated by the symbol Pε.
Source: Wiktionary
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