English

Alternative forms

• (abbreviation) Ps

Adjective

Pleistocene ‎(not comparable)

1. (geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 2,588,000 to 11,700 years ago (earlier definition 1.7 million to 11,000 years ago); marked by the evolution of man, and the extinction of the large mammals.

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Proper noun

Pleistocene

1. (geology) The Pleistocene epoch.

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See also

• Appendix:Geologic timescale

Italian

Noun

pleistocene m ‎(plural pleistoceni)

1. (geology) Pleistocene

Related terms

• pleistocenico