What does megathere mean?
Definitions for megathere
ˈmɛg əˌθɪərmegath·er·e
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Princeton's WordNet
ground sloth, megatherenoun
gigantic extinct terrestrial sloth-like mammal of the Pliocene and Pleistocene in America
Wiktionary
megatherenoun
An extinct, gigantic, ground sloth (genus Megatherium) that flourished in South America during the Pleistocene epoch.
Etymology: From mega + therion.
ChatGPT
megathere
A megathere is a term that refers to a member of the prehistoric ground sloth genus "Megatherium". This genus existed from the Early Pliocene through the end of the Pleistocene epoch. These animals were enormous in size, with some reaching up to 20 feet in length. Their remains have mostly been found in South America.
Webster Dictionary
Megatherenoun
alt. of Megatherium
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of megathere in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of megathere in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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