Paleogene

== English == === Alternative forms === Palæogene, Palaeogene === Etymology === From paleo- +‎ -gene. From Ancient Greek παλαιός (palaiós, “old”) + γενεά (geneá, “generation”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpeɪl.iəˌd͡ʒin/ Rhymes: -iːn === Adjective === Paleogene (not comparable) (geology) Of a geologic period within the Cenozoic era; comprises the Paleocene, Eocene and Oligocene epochs from about 65 to 23 million years ago. ==== Synonyms ==== Eogene ==== Translations ==== === Proper noun === Paleogene (geology) The Paleogene period. ==== Synonyms ==== Eogene ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === Appendix:Geologic timescale