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Eogene

adj · name · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈiəˌd͡ʒin/

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adj

Meaning 1

Former name of Paleogene.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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name

Meaning 2

Former name of Paleogene.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From eo- + -gene. From Ancient Greek ἠώς (ēṓs, “dawn”) + γενεά (geneá, “generation”).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: éogène — former name of Paleogene
  • French: Éogène — former name of the Paleogene