Mexican Spanish Meaning of hippopotamus

Hipopótamo

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Definitions and Meaning of hippopotamus in English

Wordnet

hippopotamus (n)

massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa

Webster

hippopotamus (n.)

A large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal (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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Hipopótamo

massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical AfricaA large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal (amphibius), common in the rivers

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hippopotamidae => Hipopotámidos, hippopotami => Hipopótamos, hippophile => hipopófilo, hippophagy => hipopofagia, hippophagous => Hipófago.,