megatherium Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun type genus of the Megatheriidae
genus Megatherium.
WordNet
Meg"a*there, Meg`a*the"ri*um noun
(Also<
- Megathere
- Megatherium
)
Etymology
NL.Definitions
(Paleon.) An extinct gigantic quaternary mammal, allied to the ant-eaters and sloths. Its remains are found in South America.