megalo-


  1. a combining form with the meanings “large, great, grand,” “abnormally large,” used in the formation of compound words: megalopolis; megalocardia.

Origin of megalo-

1
<Greek, combining form of megal- (stem of mégas) great, large
  • Also especially before a vowel, megal-.

Words Nearby megalo-

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How to use megalo- in a sentence

  • It seemed to be chiefly full of the greatuncles of trumpets, megalo-trombones and railway brakes.

    Kipps | H. G. Wells

British Dictionary definitions for megalo-

megalo-

combining form
  1. indicating greatness, or abnormal size: megalopolis; megaloblast

Origin of megalo-

1
from Greek megas great

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