paleogene

/ˌpæliːoʊˈdʒiːniːn, ˌpæliːoʊˈdʒɛɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to the earliest period of the Cenozoic era, extending from about 66 to 23 million years ago

“The paleogene rocks in the area provide valuable insights into the region’s geological history.”

2. adjective

of or relating to the paleogene period

“The paleogene mammals that roamed the earth during that time were quite different from those of today.”

Synonyms

  • cretaceous
  • mesozoic

Antonyms

  • cainozoic
  • neogene