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Definition & Synonyms
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• Hippopotamus
- (n.) 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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• Hippotomy
- (n.) Anatomy of the horse.
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• Hippocampal
- (a.) Of or pertaining to the hippocampus.
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• Hippophagy
- (n.) The act or practice of feeding on horseflesh.
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• Hippobosca
- (n.) A genus of dipterous insects including the horsefly or horse tick.
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• Hippocamp
- (n.) See Hippocampus.
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• Hippophagism
- (n.) Hippophagy.
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• Hippophagous
- (a.) Feeding on horseflesh; -- said of certain nomadic tribes, as the Tartars.
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• Hippopotamuses
- (pl. ) of Hippopotamus
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• Hippophagi
- (n. pl.) Eaters of horseflesh.
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