hippopotamus
/,hipə'pɔtəməs/
Definition
- Noun:
- A very large, thick-skinned, herbivorous mammal that lives in or near rivers in tropical Africa. It has a massive body, short legs, and a large head with a broad mouth.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We saw a hippopotamus submerged in the river to keep cool.
- The hippopotamus is one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
- A group of hippopotamuses is called a pod.
Advanced Usage
- "Hippopotamus" in culture and idiom: The word is sometimes used informally or in similes to describe something very large or heavy.
- After the holiday feast, I felt like a hippopotamus.
Variants and Related Words
- Hippopotami (n): A less common, traditional plural form of "hippopotamus."
- Hippo (n): A common, informal short form for "hippopotamus."
- Look at the baby hippo!
- Hippopotamidae (n): The biological family name that includes hippopotamuses.
Synonyms
- River horse: A direct translation of the word's Greek origin, sometimes used as a poetic or descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- Hippopotamus amphibius (n): The scientific name for the common hippopotamus.
Noun
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massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
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