Oligocene

English

adj
Definitions
  • (geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Paleogene period from about 34 to 23 million years ago; marked by the rapid evolution in a warm climate.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Oligozän.

Origin

German (Berlin)

Oligozän

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