American English pronunciation
How to pronounce hippopotamuses
IPA transcription: [,hɪpə'pɑtəməsɪz]
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Noun
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massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
Usage examples
- These include pygmy hippopotamuses, dwarf crocodiles, rufous fishing-owls and numerous primates.
- Many animals live near and on the river, including hippopotamuses, crocodiles and puff adders.