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hippopotamus Definition


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hippopotamus
noun
    hippopotamuses, hippopotami
    1. ) a hoofed mammal with a thick skin, large head and muzzle, and short stout legs, found in rivers and lakes in parts of Africa.
Etymology: 16c: from Greek hippos horse + potamos river.



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