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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hippopotamus \Hip`po*pot"a*mus\, n.; pl E. {Hippopotamuses}, L. {Hippopotami}. [L., from Gr.?; "i`ppos horse + ? river. Cf {Equine}.] (Zo["o]l.) A large amphibious, herbivorous mammal ({Hippopotamus amphibius}), common in the rivers of 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 ({H. Liberiencis}) inhabits Western Africa.
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