Definition of Pliocene

1. Noun. From 13 million to 2 million years ago; growth of mountains; cooling of climate; more and larger mammals.

Exact synonyms: Pliocene Epoch
Group relationships: Tertiary, Tertiary Period
Generic synonyms: Epoch

Definition of Pliocene

1. a. Of, pertaining to, or characterizing, the most recent division of the Tertiary age.

2. n. The Pliocene period or deposits.

Definition of Pliocene

1. 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. ¹

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pliocene

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

Medical Definition of Pliocene

1. Of, pertaining to, or characterising, the most recent division of the Tertiary age. Origin: Gr. More + new, recent. The Pliocene period or deposits. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pliocene

plimsolled
plimsolls
plimsols
pling
plings
plink
plinked
plinker
plinkers
plinking
plinks
plinky
plinth
plinthed
plinths
pliocene (current term)
pliofilm
pliofilms
pliohippus
pliosaur
pliosaurs
pliosaurus
pliothermal
pliothermic
pliotron
pliotrons
plipped
plipper
plippers
plipping

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