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megath·eri·um
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Princeton's WordNet
Megatherium, genus Megatheriumnoun
type genus of the Megatheriidae
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megatherium
Megatherium is a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths that existed during the Pleistocene epoch, from about 1.5 million years ago until about 11,000 years ago. Fossil evidence of these extinct mammals has been found primarily in South America. These herbivores were characterized by their size, long claws, and a powerful build. The term "megatherium" itself is derived from the Greek words for "great beast".
Webster Dictionary
Megatheriumnoun
an extinct gigantic quaternary mammal, allied to the ant-eaters and sloths. Its remains are found in South America
Etymology: [NL. megatherium, fr. Gr. me`gas great + qhri`on beast.]
Wikidata
Megatherium
Megatherium was a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths endemic to Central and South America that lived from the late Pliocene through the end of the Pleistocene. Its size was exceeded by only a few other land mammals, including mammoths and Paraceratherium.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Megatherium
meg-a-thē′ri-um, n. a gigantic extinct quadruped of the order Edentata, found in the pampas of South America. [Gr. megas, great, thērion, wild beast.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Megatherium
an extinct genus of mammalia allied to the sloth, some 18 or 20 ft. in length and 8 ft. in height, with an elephantine skeleton.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of megatherium in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of megatherium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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