Definition of Hippopotamus

1. Noun. Massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa.


Definition of Hippopotamus

1. 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.

Definition of Hippopotamus

1. [n -TAMI or -TAMUSES]

Medical Definition of Hippopotamus

1. Origin: L, from Gr.; horse + river. Cf. Equine. 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hippopotamus

hippodromes
Hippoglossoides
Hippoglossoides platessoides
Hippoglossus
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Hippoglossus stenolepsis
hippogriff
hippogriff
hippogriffs
Hippolyte Jean Giraudoux
hippopathology
hippophagous
hippopotami
Hippopotamidae
hippopotamus (current term)
hippopotamus (current term)
hippopotamuses
Hippopotamus amphibius
hippos
Hipposideridae
Hipposideros
hippotomy
Hippotragus
Hippotragus niger
Hippo Regius
hippurate
hippuria
hippuric
hippuric
hippuricase

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