"neogaean" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From neo- + Ancient Greek γαῖα (gaîa, “earth”) + -an. Etymology templates: {{af|en|neo-}} neo-, {{der|en|grc|γαῖα||earth}} Ancient Greek γαῖα (gaîa, “earth”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} neogaean (not comparable)
  1. (biology) Of or relating to the New World, or Western Hemisphere. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology
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