Hippotamus
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Obsolete spelling and common present-day misspelling of hippopotamus
"It is a remarkable fact that when the hippotamus is at liberty in its native stream, not only the ears and the nostrils, but even the ridge over the eyes are of a bright scarlet colour, so brilliant indeed that colour can scarcely convey an idea of the hue."
Example
More examples"It is a remarkable fact that when the hippotamus is at liberty in its native stream, not only the ears and the nostrils, but even the ridge over the eyes are of a bright scarlet colour, so brilliant indeed that colour can scarcely convey an idea of the hue."
Etymology
Syncopic form of hippopotamus.
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