"megadont" meaning in English

See megadont in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more megadont [comparative], most megadont [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} megadont (comparative more megadont, superlative most megadont)
  1. (zoology) Having large teeth Categories (topical): Zoology Derived forms: megadontia, megadonty
    Sense id: en-megadont-en-adj-snUJDS9D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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          "ref": "1999 April 23, Berhane Asfaw et al., “Australopithecus garhi: A New Species of Early Hominid from Ethiopia”, in Science, volume 284, number 5414, →DOI, pages 629–635:",
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