noun

hippopotamus

hippopotamus

A hippopotamus can stay underwater for five minutes.

A hippopotamus can stay underwater for five minutes.

((a/the)) hippopotamus a large African animal We saw a hippopotamus at the zoo.

Synonyms: hippo

From Greek 'hippos' (horse) and 'potamos' (river), literally meaning 'river horse'.

Picture a massive 'horse' living in a 'river' to remember its meaning.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.