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Paleo

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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.

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Also, pale-, especially British, palae-, palaeo-.

Origin:
< Greek palaio-, combining form of palaiós

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Paleo is always a great word to know.

So is quincunx. Does it mean:

a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

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Word Origin & History

paleo-

prefix used in scientific combinations (mostly since c.1870), from Gk. palaio-, comb. form of palaios "old, ancient," from palai "long ago, far back," related to palin "again, backwards," tele- "far off, at a distance," from PIE base *kwel- "to turn, move about," also "far" (in space and time); see

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paleo- or pale-
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