hippopotamus
Translation
hippopotamus, hippo
Examples
We saw a hippopotamus in the river.
We saw a hippopotamus in the river.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) hippopotamus a large African animal We saw a hippopotamus in the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hippo, river horse
Etymology
From Greek 'hippos' (horse) + 'potamos' (river). Literally 'river horse'.
Memory Tips
Remember it's a 'river horse' (hippo-potamus). Picture a horse swimming in a river.