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(hip-po-pot-a-mus-es) 6 syllables

Definition

plural noun. large mostly herbivorous mammals found in rivers and lakes.

Example Sentence

We saw many hippopotamuses during our African vacation.

More Example Sentences

They have large bodies and big mouths.

Synonyms

water horse; hippo

Antonyms

insect

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