"megatower" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: megatowers [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + tower. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|tower}} mega- + tower Head templates: {{en-noun}} megatower (plural megatowers)
  1. A very tall tower.

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