Associations to the word «Pliocene»

Wiktionary

PLIOCENE, adjective. (geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 5.3 to 1.7 million years ago; marked by the appearance of man's first ancestors.
PLIOCENE, proper noun. (geology) The Pliocene epoch.

Dictionary definition

PLIOCENE, noun. From 13 million to 2 million years ago; growth of mountains; cooling of climate; more and larger mammals.

Wise words

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