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Meaning Of Hippopotamus
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.