Associations to the word «Miocene»

Wiktionary

MIOCENE, adjective. (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.
MIOCENE, proper noun. (geology) The Miocene epoch.

Dictionary definition

MIOCENE, noun. From 25 million to 13 million years ago; appearance of grazing mammals.

Wise words

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