Definition of Megathere

1. Noun. Gigantic extinct terrestrial sloth-like mammal of the Pliocene and Pleistocene in America.

Exact synonyms: Ground Sloth
Generic synonyms: Megatherian, Megatherian Mammal, Megatheriid
Group relationships: Genus Megatherium, Megatherium

Definition of Megathere

1. n. An extinct gigantic quaternary mammal, allied to the ant-eaters and sloths. Its remains are found in South America.

Definition of Megathere

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Megathere

megaspore
megaspores
megasporic
megasporophyll
megasporophyll
megasporophylls
megass
megasse
megasses
megastar
megastars
megasthene
megasthenic
megastome
megateriopeptidase
megathere (current term)
megatheres
megatherian
megatherian mammal
megatheriid
Megatheriidae
megatherium
Megatherium
megatheroid
megathrombocyte
megaton
megatonnage
megatonnages
megatons
megaton bomb

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