[ˈplʌɪə(ʊ)siːn], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or denoting the last epoch of the Tertiary period, between the Miocene and Pleistocene epochs
(e.g: the coastline is formed by a soft Pliocene limestone)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek pleiōn ‘more’ + kainos ‘new’

[ˈplʌɪə(ʊ)siːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the last epoch of the Tertiary period, between the Miocene and Pleistocene epochs, or the system of rocks deposited during it
(e.g: kangaroo rats were first seen in the Pliocene)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek pleiōn ‘more’ + kainos ‘new’