Paleogene

/ˈpeɪl.iəˌd͡ʒin/

PEꞮL · iəd͡ʒin (2 syllables)

English Adj

Definition

Of a geologic period within the Cenozoic era; comprises the Paleocene, Eocene and Oligocene epochs from about 65 to 23 million years ago.

Etymology

From paleo- + -gene. From Ancient Greek παλαιός (palaiós, “old”) + γενεά (geneá, “generation”).