Definition of Pliestocene
Pleis"to*cene (?), a. [Gr. &?; most +
&?; new.] (Geol.) Of or pertaining to the epoch, or the
deposits, following the Tertiary, and immediately preceding man.
-- n. The Pleistocene epoch, or
deposits.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (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
- (geology) the Pleistocene epoch
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Pliestocene
The correct Spelling of this word is: Pleistocene
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
