Meaning of the word hippo in English
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hippo
US /ˈhɪp.oʊ/
UK /ˈhɪp.oʊ/
Noun
1.
a large, thick-skinned, plant-eating mammal, Hippopotamus amphibius, with a broad muzzle and short legs, found in and near the rivers and lakes of Africa.
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The hippo submerged itself in the cool river water.
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A baby hippo is called a calf.
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