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Noun: megalodon  'me-gu-low,dón
  1. An extinct species of giant shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago, known for its enormous size (up to 50-60 feet long) and powerful jaws
    "Fossil megalodon teeth are prized by collectors";
    - Otodus megalodon

Derived forms: megalodons

Encyclopedia: Megalodon