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megalo-

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

    megalopolis; megalocardia.

megalo-

combining_form

  1. indicating greatness, or abnormal size

    megaloblast

    megalopolis

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of megalo-1

< Greek, combining form of megal- (stem of mégas ) great, large
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Word History and Origins

Origin of megalo-1

from Greek megas great
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Example Sentences

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

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