"megacannon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: megacannons [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + cannon. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|cannon}} mega- + cannon Head templates: {{en-noun}} megacannon (plural megacannons)
  1. (rare) A large cannon. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Artillery

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