HOLOCENE


Meaning of HOLOCENE in English

[ 'hɒləsi:n ]

■ adjective Geology relating to or denoting the present epoch (from about 10,000 years ago, following the Pleistocene).

Origin

C19: coined in Fr. from holo- + Gk kainos 'new'.

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