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Meaning of megatherioid in English:

megatherioid

Pronunciation /ˌmɛɡəˈθɪərɪɔɪd/

adjective

(also megatheroid)
rare

  • Of, relating to, or resembling a megatherium.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). Originally from megathere + -oid; later remodelled after megatherium.