About The Word Hippopotamus
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Hippopotamus
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What's The Definition Of Hippopotamus?
[n] massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hippopotamus: hippo | Hippopotamus amphibius | river horse Related Terms | Find terms related to Hippopotamus: See Also | artiodactyl | artiodactyl mammal | even-toed ungulate | genus Hippopotamus Hippopotamus In Webster's Dictionary \Hip`po*pot"a*mus\, n.; pl. E. {Hippopotamuses}, L.
{Hippopotami}. [L., from Gr.?; "i`ppos horse + ? river. Cf.
{Equine}.] (Zo["o]l.)
A large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal ({Hippopotamus
amphibius}), common in the rivers of Africa. It is allied to
the hogs, and has a very thick, naked skin, a thick and
square head, a very large muzzle, small eyes and ears, thick
and heavy body, and short legs. It is supposed to be the
behemoth of the Bible. Called also {zeekoe}, and {river
horse}. A smaller species ({H. Liberiencis}) inhabits Western
Africa.
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