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

Etymology

Noun

hippopotamus (plural hippopotamuses or hippopotamusses or hippopotami or hippopotamus)

A large, semi-aquatic, herbivorous (plant-eating) African mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius)

Synonyms

• (semi-aquatic mammal): hippo, river horse

Synonyms

• (a large, herbivorous African mammal): hippo, river horse

Source: Wiktionary

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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