hippopotamus
Translation
hippopotamus
Examples
A hippopotamus can stay underwater for five minutes.
A hippopotamus can stay underwater for five minutes.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hippopotamus a large African animal We saw a hippopotamus at the zoo.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hippo
Etymology
From Greek 'hippos' (horse) and 'potamos' (river), literally meaning 'river horse'.
Memory Tips
Picture a massive 'horse' living in a 'river' to remember its meaning.