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hippopotamus : 英英辞書
Hip°popot"amus
(), n.; pl. E. Hippopotamuses (), L. Hippopotami (). [L., from Gr.; "i°ppos horse + river. Cf. Equine.] (Zol.) 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. [Image]



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