paleo-

paleo-
a combining form meaning "old" or "ancient," esp. in reference to former geologic time periods, used in the formation of compound words: paleobotany.
Also, pale- esp. Brit., palae-, palaeo-.
[ < Gk palaio-, comb. form of palaiós]

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