hippopotamus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs/
• SAMPA: /%hIp@"pQt@m@s/
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Noun

Singular hippopotamus

Plural hippopotami or hippopotamuses

A hippopotamus

1. A big plant-eating animal found in Africa that lives mostly in water.