Paleocene

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See also: paleocene and Paléocène

English

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Etymology

From French Paléocène. Coined by French botanist Wilhelm Philippe Schimper in 1874.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌpeɪ.liː.əʊˈsiːn/

Adjective

Paleocene (not comparable)

  1. (geology) Of or pertaining to the Paleocene epoch.

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Proper noun

Paleocene

  1. (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.

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