hippopotamuses

Meanings

• noun

  Large, semi-aquatic mammal with a massive jaw and body, found in sub-Saharan Africa.

  - "The hippopotamus is one of the largest animals in Africa."
  - "Hippopotamuses are often found in rivers and swamps."

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Synonyms

hippo , river horse , hippo , river horse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hippopotamuses
hippopotamus , popotamus , potamus

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Variants

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hippopotami , hippopotamus , hippopotamuses , pygmy hippopotamus , pygmy hippopotamuses

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Etymology

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From Greek hippopotamus, hippos 'horse' and potamós 'river'.

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Trivia

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1. Hippopotamuses can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes.

2. Despite their aggressive reputation, hippopotamuses are actually quite shy and spend most of their day submerged in water.

3. The hippopotamus is the largest living mammal after the elephant.

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Related Concepts

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1. African elephant: Both hippopotamuses and African elephants are large, semi-aquatic animals found in Africa.

2. Crocodile: Hippopotamuses and crocodiles are both common inhabitants of African rivers and swamps.

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Culture

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In African folklore, the hippopotamus is considered a sacred animal and is believed to have the power to bring rain. Hippopotamuses have been featured in various works of literature, including Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and Rudyard Kipling's 'Just So Stories'.

How to Memorize "hippopotamuses"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, gray animal with a massive jaw and body, submerged in a river or swamp.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the phrase 'big as a hippopotamus' to remember the size of this animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'hippopotamus' as 'hippo' and 'potato' in a 'music' band.

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