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HIPPOPOTAMI
HIPPOPOTAMUS
hippopotamus, hippo, river horse, Hippopotamus amphibius
(noun) massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
hippopotami
plural of hippopotamus
Synonyms
• hippopotamuses
• hippos
Source: Wiktionary
HIPPOPOTAMUS
Hip`po*pot"a*mus, n.; pl. E. Hippopotamuses, L. Hippopotami. Etym: [L., from Gr.Equine.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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