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hippopotami hippopotamus的复数形 hippopotamus的复数形 Hippopotamus \ Hip` po* pot" a* mus\, n.; pl. E. { Hippopotamuses}, L. { Hippopotami}. [ L., from Gr.?; " i` ppos horse ? river. Cf. { Equine}.] ( Zool.) A large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal ({ Hippopotamus amphibius}), common in the rivers of tropical 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 ({ Hippopotamus Liberiencis}) inhabits Western Africa. [ 1913 Webster]
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