megalo-
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-.
- Compare mega-.
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
indicating greatness, or abnormal size: megalopolis; megaloblast
Origin of megalo-
1from Greek megas great
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