paleo-

1. a combining form meaning “old” or “ancient,” especially in reference to former geologic time periods, used in the formation of compound words:

   paleobotany.

paleo-

combining_form

1. variants (esp US) of palaeo-

paleo–

1. A prefix that means “prehistoric” (as in paleontology ) or “early or primitive” (as in Paleolithic ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of paleo-¹

From Greek palaio-, combining form of palaiós