Hippopotamus amphibius meaning

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Hippopotamus amphibius (noun): massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa.

Definition of Hippopotamus amphibius

  1. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa

    Synonyms: hippopotamus, hippo, river horse

    Type of: even-toed ungulate

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