[ˈmʌɪəsiːn], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or denoting the fourth epoch of the Tertiary period, between the Oligocene and Pliocene epochs
(e.g: the rhino-like creature has not shown up in any of the early Miocene sediments)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Greek meiōn ‘less’ + kainos ‘new’

[ˈmʌɪəsiːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the fourth epoch of the Tertiary period, between the Oligocene and Pliocene epochs, or the system of rocks deposited during it
(e.g: geologists believe the Gulf of California was born during the Miocene)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Greek meiōn ‘less’ + kainos ‘new’