"megaripple" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmɛɡəˈɹɪp(ə)l/ [UK, US], /ˈˈmeɪɡəˈɹɪp(ə)l/ [UK, US] Forms: megaripples [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + ripple. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|ripple}} mega- + ripple Head templates: {{en-noun}} megaripple (plural megaripples)
  1. A giant ripple, typically of sand exposed to tidal action.

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