megalodon
/ˌmɛɡəˈloʊdɑn/
nounmeg · a · lo · don
Think: "MEGA" (huge) + "LO" (low, deep ocean) + "DON" (done—extinct) → megalodon.
Yes, it's megalodon. Remember it starts with mega- (like megaphone): m-e-g-a, then -lodon (LOH-don).
Definition
- nounAn extinct giant shark (Otodus megalodon) that lived millions of years ago and is known mostly from its large fossil teeth.
Examples
- “The museum displayed a massive megalodon tooth next to a modern great white tooth for comparison.”
- “Scientists estimate the megalodon may have grown longer than a school bus.”
- “In our report, we explained how megalodon fossils help researchers understand ancient oceans.”
Synonyms
giant sharkextinct sharkprehistoric sharkOtodus megalodon
Translations
ES megalodónPT megalodonteFR mégalodon
Common misspellings
megaladinmegaladonmegaldonmegalodanmegallodonmegalodónmegalodone
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