hippopotamus

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Noun hippopotamus has 1 sense

hippopotamus, hippo, river horse, Hippopotamus amphibius - massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
--₁ is a kind of even-toed ungulate, artiodactyl, artiodactyl mammal
--₁ is a member of genus Hippopotamus

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Hippopotamus

A hippopotamus is a large, herbivorous mammal with a bulky body, short legs, and a big mouth that is native to sub-Saharan Africa.

Noun

1. A large amphibious mammal with thick skin, massive jaws, and tusks, typically found in sub-Saharan Africa.

Example sentence: The hippopotamus is considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.

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