Definition of Pleistocene

1. Noun. From two million to 11 thousand years ago; extensive glaciation of the northern hemisphere; the time of human evolution.

Exact synonyms: Glacial Epoch, Pleistocene Epoch
Group relationships: Age Of Man, Quaternary, Quaternary Period
Generic synonyms: Epoch

Definition of Pleistocene

1. a. Of or pertaining to the epoch, or the deposits, following the Tertiary, and immediately preceding man.

Definition of Pleistocene

1. Adjective. (geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 1.7 million to 11,000 years ago; marked by the evolution of man, and the extinction of the large mammals. ¹

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Pleistocene

1. Of or pertaining to the epoch, or the deposits, following the Tertiary, and immediately preceding man. The Pleistocene epoch, or deposits. Origin: Gr. Most + new. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pleistocene

pleiopod
pleiopods
pleiopus
pleiosaurus
pleiotaxies
pleiotaxy
pleiotrophic
pleiotropic
pleiotropic gene
pleiotropies
pleiotropism
pleiotropy
pleisiomorph
pleisiomorphic
pleisiomorphs
pleistocene
pleitropic
plena
plenal
plenaries
plenarily
plenariness
plenarty
plenary
plenary court
plenary session
plenary speaker
plenary talk
plench
plenches

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