megacerine

/mɛɡəˈsɪərɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct large ground sloths.

“The fossil discovery of the megacerine family led to significant advancements in paleontology.”

2. adjective

Extremely large or enormous.

“The megacerine animals that roamed the earth during the Pleistocene epoch were truly awe-inspiring.”

Synonyms

  • enormous
  • giant
  • immense

Antonyms

  • minuscule
  • small