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Meaning of 'hippopotamus'
Meaning of 'hippopotamus' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Hippopotamus 
[ n.]
- 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. [ n.]See 'hippopotamus' also in:
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