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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)

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