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語源

From neo- +‎ -gene. From Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + γενεά (geneá, “generation”). Compare Ancient Greek νεογενής (neogenḗs).

形容詞

Neogene (not comparable)

1. (geology) Of a geologic period within the Cenozoic era, comprising the Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene and Holocene epochs from about 26 million years ago to the present.

派生語

固有名詞

Neogene

1. (geology) The Neogene period.

参考

• Appendix:Geologic timescale