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Definition of Miocene

1. Noun. From 25 million to 13 million years ago; appearance of grazing mammals.

Definition of Miocene

1. a. Of or pertaining to the middle division of the Tertiary.

Definition of Miocene

1. 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. ¹

2. Proper noun. (geology) The Miocene epoch. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Miocene

1. of or pertaining to a certain geologic time period [adj]

Medical Definition of Miocene

1. Of or pertaining to the middle division of the Tertiary. The Miocene period. See Chart of Geology. Origin: Gr. Less + new, fresh, recent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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