myEtymology.com: English etymology of megathere

Etymology of the English word megathere

the English word megathere

derived from the New Latin word megatherium

using the New Latin prefix mega-

using the New Latin suffix -there

derived from the New Latin word Megatherium

derived from the Greek word therion, θηρίον (a dangerous animal)

derived from the Greek word ther, ϑήρ

using the New Latin prefix mega-

The earliest known usage of megathere in English dates from the 19th century.

Word found in Modern English