Meaning of the word Mesozoic in English

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Mesozoic

US /ˌmez.oʊˈzoʊ.ɪk/
UK /ˌmes.əˈzəʊ.ɪk/
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Adjective

relating to or denoting the era between the Paleozoic and Cenozoic eras, comprising the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods

Example:
Dinosaurs were the dominant land animals during the Mesozoic era.
Geologists study Mesozoic rock layers to understand Earth's history.

Noun

the Mesozoic era

Example:
The Mesozoic lasted for about 180 million years.
Many modern plant groups first appeared during the Mesozoic.