hipsurus

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Noun hipsurus has 1 sense

Hipsurus, genus Hipsurus - a genus of Embiotocidae
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Embiotocidae, family Embiotocidae
--₁ has members: rainbow seaperch, rainbow perch, Hipsurus caryi

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Hipsurus

Noun (singular):

A mythical creature depicted as a cross between a hippopotamus and a platypus.

Example sentence:

The hipsurus was known for its ability to swim effortlessly in both water and mud.

Adjective:

Describing something as resembling or having characteristics similar to a hipsurus.

Example sentence:

The sculpture had a unique, hipsurus-like appearance, with a broad body and a duck-billed head.

Verb (transitive):

The act of imitating or mimicking the movements or behavior of a hipsurus.

Example sentence:

The children played in the park, hipsurusing each other by waddling like ducks and wallowing in the mud.

Adverb:

Referring to an action or behavior done in a manner similar to that of a hipsurus.

Example sentence:

The teenager slithered hipsurusly across the dance floor, imitating the creature's graceful movements.