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a combining form meaning “old” or “ancient,” especially in reference to former geologic time periods, used in the formation of compound words: paleobotany.
Also especially before a vowel , pale-; especially British , palae-, palaeo- .
Origin of paleo- From Greek palaio-, combining form of palaiós
Words nearby paleo- Pale Horse, Pale Horse, Pale Rider, Palembang, Palencia, Palenque, paleo- , paleoanthropic, paleoanthropology, Paleo-Asiatic, paleobiochemistry, paleobiogeography
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Example sentences from the Web for paleo- The popular snack has also struck a cord with Paleo dieters, according to Lewis.
Is Cricket Flour the New Protein Powder? | DailyBurn| November 21, 2014| DAILY BEAST
The Paleo diet has exploded in popularity over the past several years.
In Defense of the Paleo Diet | Chris Kresser, M.S., L.AC.| January 16, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Studies on the nutrient content of common foods suggest that Paleo is a remarkably nutrient-dense diet.
In Defense of the Paleo Diet | Chris Kresser, M.S., L.AC.| January 16, 2014| DAILY BEAST
But while the Paleo diet has rapidly gained a foothold in the public consciousness, it has also been criticized in the media.
In Defense of the Paleo Diet | Chris Kresser, M.S., L.AC.| January 16, 2014| DAILY BEAST
The Paleo diet is dangerous because it permits red meat, which clogs our arteries and shortens our lifespan.
In Defense of the Paleo Diet | Chris Kresser, M.S., L.AC.| January 16, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Most Paleo Indian types, including fluted points, are auriculate.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types | James W. Cambron
This evidence and field observations suggest a transitional Paleo association.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types | James W. Cambron
I know the Dean mentioned one thing that began with a 'paleo' but I have forgotten the rest of it.
Kit of Greenacre Farm | Izola Forrester
An early Archaic to transitional Paleo association is suggested.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types | James W. Cambron
Evaluation of this evidence and observations indicate a possible existence of from transitional Paleo to middle Archaic times.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types | James W. Cambron
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British Dictionary definitions for paleo- paleo- before a vowel pale-
combining form variants (esp US) of palaeo-
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Medical definitions for paleo- pref. Ancient; prehistoric; old: paleopathology.
Early; primitive: paleokinetic.
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Scientific definitions for paleo- A prefix that means prehistoric (as in paleontology ) or early or primitive (as in Paleolithic ).
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