megathere en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas, “large”) + θηρίον (thēríon, “wild beast”).
Meanings
- An extinct, gigantic, ground sloth (Megatherium americanum) that flourished in South America during the Pleistocene epoch.
- A member of the family Megatheriidae
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| megatheres | Number=Plur | lexicographic |