Associations to the word «Mesozoic»

Wiktionary

MESOZOIC, adjective. (geology) Of a geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon that comprises the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods from about 230 to 65 million years ago, when life on earth was dominated by reptiles.
MESOZOIC, proper noun. (geology) The Mesozoic era.

Dictionary definition

MESOZOIC, noun. From 230 million to 63 million years ago.
MESOZOIC, adjective. Of or relating to or denoting the Mesozoic era.

Wise words

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