Miocene

English

adj
Definitions
  • (geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 23 to 5.3 million years ago; marked by the drift of continents to their present position.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek μείων (less).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μείων

Gloss

less

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