What does HIPPO mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, with a large barrel-shaped body, short legs, and a large head with broad jaws and large tusks.
2. A lumbering, slow-moving person or thing.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhɪpoʊ/
• UK: /ˈhɪpəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "hippo" comes from the Greek word "hippos," meaning "horse," and "potamos," meaning "river." Hippos are found in rivers and lakes throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The word "hippo" is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to the animal. The term "hippo" is also used colloquially to refer to a large, slow-moving person or thing.

5. Synonyms:

• River horse
• Hippopotamus amphibius

6. Related Words:

• Chimp
• Giraf
• Rhino
• Zebra

7. Example Sentences:

1. She saw a hippo in the river while on safari.
2. The car moved like a hippo through the mud.