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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

    megalopolis

    megaloblast

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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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