hippophagi Synonyms
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hippophagi Meaning
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hippophagi (n. pl.)
Eaters of horseflesh.
hippophagi Sentence Examples
- The hippophagi were nomadic tribes who subsisted primarily on hippopotamuses.
- Julius Caesar encountered hippophagi in North Africa during his campaigns.
- The hippophagi were known for their skilled hunting techniques, often using harpoons to capture their prey.
- The hippophagi's diet provided them with a significant amount of protein.
- Hippophagi societies often had rituals and ceremonies centered around the hippopotamus.
- Some hippophagi believed that eating hippopotamus meat endowed them with strength and virility.
- The hippophagi's knowledge of hippopotamus behavior and anatomy was extensive, allowing them to hunt them effectively.
- The hippophagi had a profound respect for the hippopotamus, viewing it as a sacred animal.
- The decline of hippopotamus populations led to the gradual disappearance of hippophagi cultures.
- The legacy of the hippophagi survives today in certain traditions and beliefs related to hippos in African cultures.
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Eaters of horseflesh.
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The hippophagi were nomadic tribes who subsisted primarily on hippopotamuses.
Julius Caesar encountered hippophagi in North Africa during his campaigns.
The hippophagi were known for their skilled hunting techniques, often using harpoons to capture their prey.
The hippophagi's diet provided them with a significant amount of protein.
