Meaning of the word hippopotamus in English
What does hippopotamus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hippopotamus
US /ˌhɪp.əˈpɑː.t̬ə.məs/
UK /ˌhɪp.əˈpɑː.t̬ə.məs/
Noun
1.
a large, thick-skinned, plant-eating mammal, native to Africa, that has a broad muzzle and spends most of its time in water.
Example:
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The hippopotamus wallowed in the muddy river.
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A baby hippopotamus is called a calf.
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