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

Example Sentences

And if Erewhon sells it — sea moss gels, kale chips, bone broth tonics, paleo bagels, celebrity smoothies — it’s almost guaranteed to become a viral sensation among the hot and health-obsessed.

From Los Angeles Times

“Sag ponds may prove a valuable and generally untapped paleo archive,” the study authors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was really exciting to find that we were able to extract paleo storm events from this tiny little lake,” Kirby said.

From Los Angeles Times

These muffins are paleo, gluten-free and dairy free.

From Seattle Times

In the past few years, a handful of celebrities have spoken in favor of restrictive eating, extreme calorie counting weight loss: Gwyneth Paltrow said her daily “wellness” routine involves fasting until midday, bone broth, and a light paleo dinner; Chris Martin said he only eats one meal a day to look more "in shape," like Bruce Springsteen; and Rebel Wilson said she ate 600 calories a day for “detox purposes.”

From Salon